Schuylkill County, PA Funeral Home Obituaries & Death Notices

Obituaries for our Funeral Homes in Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, New Philadelphia & Cressona

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.


Below is a listing of all of our local Schuylkill Haven, Cressona, New Philadelphia and Pottsville funeral home obituaries and death notices. Both our current and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.


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We provide obituaries in all local newspapers serving the Schuylkill Haven, Cressona, Pottsville, Orwigsburg, Pine Grove, Auburn, Deer Lake, Lake Wynonah, Friedensburg, St Clair, Cumbola, Summit Station, Port Clinton, Minersville, Port Carbon, New Philadelphia and New Ringgold communities. 


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Eugene Francis Rosenberger, Jr.

Eugene Francis Rosenberger, Jr.

Feb 2, 2026

Eugene Francis Rosenberger, Jr., 74, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, February 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Gene was born in Pottsville on May 6, 1951, a son of the late Eugene F. Rosenberger, Sr. & Helen (Bicht) Rosenberger.

Together since 1970, he was the husband of Donna Lynn (Wingle) Rosenberger.

Gene was a 1969 graduate of Pottsville High...

James William Quandel, Jr.

James William Quandel, Jr.

Feb 2, 2026

James William Quandel, Jr., 81, of Minersville, passed away Monday, February 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Jim was born in Pottsville on December 18, 1944, a son of the late Jean (Jack) Quandel and James W. Quandel, Sr.

Jim graduated from Minersville Area High School in 1962.

He served in the U.S. Army for six years and was honorably...

Marie E. Blew

Marie E. Blew

Feb 1, 2026

Marie E. Blew, 77, of New Ringgold, passed away Sunday, February 1st, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville on March 30, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Simon & Edith (Jeffries) Toback.

Married nearly 56 years, Marie was the loving wife of Ronald J. Blew.

Marie was a 1966 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.

She was a member of St....

Annette Carol Kelly

Annette Carol Kelly

Jan 31, 2026

Annette Carol (Anderson) Kelly, 57, of Orwigsburg, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 31.

Born in Pottsville on February 6, 1968, she was the daughter of Faye E. (Herring) Anderson and the late Gary C. Anderson.

She was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church, Friedensburg.

Annette was proudly raised on Anderson Farms, spending early mornings and summers alongside her brother...

Yoshie S. Shevokis

Yoshie S. Shevokis

Jan 31, 2026

Yoshie S. Shevokis, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, January 31st, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

Yoshie was born in Kyushu, Japan on January 9, 1953, a daughter of the late Shigeyoshi Sakai & Tomoko (Shiki) Sakai.

Married nearly 25 years, Yoshie was the loving wife of Thomas J. Shevokis.

She was a bookkeeper for an oil company, as well as Fessler’s...

Joanne L. Frey

Joanne L. Frey

Jan 29, 2026

Joanne L. Frey, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, January 29th, at home.

Joanne was born in Pottsville on October 16, 1947, a daughter of Louise M. (Kramer) Gradwell, of Pottsville, and the late Frederick L. Gradwell, Sr.

Her companion of over 40 years, George Haller, Sr. preceded her in death on January 21, 2026.

She is survived by three siblings: Clara...

Paul Anthony Purcell

Paul Anthony Purcell

Jan 29, 2026

Paul Anthony Purcell, 71, of Lake Wynonah, passed away January 29th at his home surrounded by his family.

Paul was known for his quirky humor, wit, intelligence, strength, and compassion for others. As his grandchildren would say, he was “the best Pop in the universe.” A storyteller, song-maker, reader of books, snuggler of babies, and a safe place to land. Paul...

Calvin R. Korell

Calvin R. Korell

Jan 28, 2026

Calvin R. Korell, 74, of Cressona, passed away Wednesday, January 28th.

Cal was born in McCook, Nebraska on December 3, 1951, a son of the late Cletus & Alpha (Lacey) Korell.

He was the widower of Brenda (Gilbert) Korell.

Cal was a Blue Mountain High School graduate.

He served in combat in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and earned a Bronze Star.

Working...

Carolyn Fessler

Carolyn Fessler

Jan 28, 2026

Carolyn H. Fessler, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 28th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Minersville, on August 8, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Anna (Rodnick) and Joseph Monti.

She was the wife of the late Howard Fessler Jr. whom she married on February 1, 1958.

She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church.

She was...

Robert F. Deegan

Robert F. Deegan

Jan 26, 2026

Robert F. "Smokey" Deegan, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, January 26th, at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville.

Robert was born in Pottsville on December 9, 1930, a son of the late James & Edna (Boger) Deegan.

Married nearly 56 years, Bob was the loving husband of Eva B. (Peterson) Deegan.

He was a 1948 graduate of Pottsville High School.

Bob had...

Thomas F. Fickinger

Thomas F. Fickinger

Jan 22, 2026

Thomas F. Fickinger, 81, of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, January 22nd, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Pottsville on September 16, 1944, he was a son of the late Thomas Franklin & Edna Elizabeth (Hartman) Fickinger.

He was the husband of Judith A. (Dubbs) Fickinger.

Tom was a 1962 graduate of Pine Grove High School and earned his...

Jean M. Maliniak

Jean M. Maliniak

Jan 21, 2026

Jean M. Maliniak, 85, of Pottsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21st, at her daughter Debbie’s home, where she had resided for the past year under Debbie’s devoted and attentive care. Jean's family is very grateful for the compassionate care provided by caregiver, Chrissy Livingood, Compassus Hospice including Sarah, Kim and Tammie and LVHN Hospice.

Jean was born in Shamokin on...

John Duffy

John Duffy

Jan 20, 2026

John Michael Duffy, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 20th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Carbon, Lehighton after battling lung cancer for 12 years.

John was born in Pottsville on October 3, 1954.

Together 29 years, John shared 10 years of marriage with his wife, Opal G. (Sprouse) Duffy.

He proudly served in the U.S. Marines.

John was formerly employed by the former Alcoa...

Pauline L. Manbeck

Pauline L. Manbeck

Jan 17, 2026

Pauline L. Manbeck, 86, formerly of Frackville, passed away Saturday, January 17th, at Orwigsburg Center, where she had been a resident.

She was born in Pottsville on August 5, 1939.

Pauline graduated from Blue Mountain High School.

She was employed as a breaker laborer for Jack Rich.

Pauline was a member of New Hope Wesleyan Church, Frackville.

She was the widow of John Manbeck and...

Joseph M. Matto

Joseph M. Matto

Jan 10, 2026

Joseph Michael Matto, 89, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday, January 10th, at ManorCare, Pottsville.

Born in Port Carbon, on March 18, 1936, a son of the late Mary (Michaels) and John Matto.

He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi, St. Clair.

He was a veteran of the US Air Force.

Joe was an avid stamp collector.

He is preceded in death by...

Susan Marie Wagner

Susan Marie Wagner

Jan 8, 2026

Susan Marie Wagner, 51, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, January 8th, at home.

Susan was born in Pottsville on October 22, 1974, a daughter of Larry & Kathleen (Fultz) Schaeffer, of Pine Grove.

Married 30 years, she was the loving wife of Donald R. Wagner.

Susan was a graduate of Pine Grove High School and worked as a laborer in the construction...

Michael E. Uhrin

Michael E. Uhrin

Jan 5, 2026

Michael E. Uhrin, 85, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday, January 5th, at Myerstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Myerstown.

Michael was born in Saint Clair on February 13, 1940, a son of the late Michael & Marie Cecelia (Pouchan) Uhrin.

Married nearly 50 years, he was the widower of Joan Y. (Stickloon) Uhrin.

Mike was a Saint Clair High School graduate, and had...

Carol Ann M. Rhoades

Carol Ann M. Rhoades

Jan 4, 2026

Carol Ann M. Rhoades, 82, passed away Sunday, January 4th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, where she had been a resident.

Carol was born in Pottsville on January 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Leonard & Mary (Sninski) Yenilaitus.

She was the widow of Herbert "Scotty” Rhoades.

Carol was a 1960 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. After graduation, she was employed as...

Joan M. Chattin

Joan M. Chattin

Jan 4, 2026

Joan Marie Chattin, 95, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 4th, at her daughters residence.Born in Pottsville, on June 29, 1930, a daughter of the late James Morrison.She was the widow of Joseph J. Chattin, to whom she was married to for 75 years. Joe passed away Friday, January 2, 2026.She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class...

Joseph J. Chattin

Joseph J. Chattin

Jan 2, 2026

Joseph J. Chattin, 97, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, January 2nd, at his daughters residence.Born in Pottsville, on April 16, 1928, a son of the late Eva (Wildermuth) and Harry Chattin.He was the husband of Joan M. (Morrison) Chattin, to whom he was married to for 75 years.He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ Pottsville, .He previously...