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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Theodore M. Staller

Theodore M. Staller

Sep 23, 2026

Theodore M. Staller, Sr., 85, of North Manheim Township, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Geisinger St Lukes, Orwigsburg, with family by his side.

Born in Tremont on January 3, 1941, Ted was a son of the late Harry Staller and Elizabeth (Freeman) Staller Olexo.

Ted was the loving husband of Loretta Elaine (Kraft) Staller, with whom he celebrated 65 years...

Joan Marie Grapsy

Joan Marie Grapsy

Sep 23, 2026

Joan Marie Grapsy, 93, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Providence Place Retirement Community.

Born in Pottsville on May 27, 1933, Joan was the daughter of the late Alex C. and Marion (Wineland) Kriston. She attended St. John the Baptist Parish School and graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School in 1951.

Joan’s life centered above all on her family....

Robert L. Laubenstein

Robert L. Laubenstein

Sep 23, 2026

Robert L. Laubenstein, 87, of Pine Grove, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at home with family by his side.

Born in Friedensburg on October 4, 1938, Bob was a son of the late Willard and Ada (Keller) Laubenstein.

Married nearly 61 years, Bob was the loving husband of Margaret "Peggy” (Jackson) Laubenstein.

Bob was a graduate of Cressona High School, class of...

Judith Ann Bodenberg

Judith Ann Bodenberg

Sep 22, 2026

As a result of congestive heart failure, Judith A. Bodenberg, 73, of Cressona, passed away, surrounded by her family. She had been a patient at Reading Hospital when she was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22nd. The eldest daughter of George S. & Margaret E. (Bubeck) Davis, Judy was born at the Warne Hospital in...

Allen E. Emerich

Allen E. Emerich

Sep 21, 2026

Allen E. Emerich, 87, of West Brunswick Township, passed away Monday, September 21st, at home.

Allen was born in Auburn on September 2, 1939, a son of the late Jay & Anna (Lischalk) Emerich.

Married 68 years, he was the loving husband of Sallie L. (Umbenhauer) Emerich.

Allen was a 1957 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

He served in the U.S. Army.

Allen worked...

Mildred A. Schaeffer

Mildred A. Schaeffer

Sep 21, 2026

Mildred A. Schaeffer, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, September 21st, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, North Manheim Township.

Millie was born in Pottsville on September 7, 1937, a daughter of the late Mary (Sisko) Schwartz Bush & Eugene J. Schwartz, Sr.

She was the widow of Richard T. Schaeffer who preceded her in death January 16, 1999.

In addition to...

Susan "Sue" DellaMonica

Susan "Sue" DellaMonica

Sep 17, 2026

Susan M. DellaMonica, 59, of Pottsville, passed away September 17th, at home surrounded by family.

Born in Pottsville on November 8, 1966, Sue was a daughter of the late Robert & Elizabeth (Russell) Cook.

She was preceded in death by her son, Mark A. DellaMonica, Jr., brother Jimmy Cook, nephew John Parry, and niece Kerri Cook.

Married 40 years, Sue was the beloved...

Jeanne V. Miller

Jeanne V. Miller

Sep 17, 2026

Jeanne V. Miller, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with family by her side.

Born in Reading on July 27, 1936, Jeanne was a daughter of the late William D. Gillespie and Elizabeth R. (Posey) Griener.

Married for 50 years, she was the widow of Gar W. "Bap" Miller. She spent the...

Margaret "Peggy" Allen

Margaret "Peggy" Allen

Sep 17, 2026

Margaret L. “Peggy” Allen, 75, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, September 17th at Providence Place Retirement Community.

Peggy was the wife of former State Representative Bob Allen, with whom she co-owned the former Allen & Pugh Funeral Home. They were married for 52 years.

Born in Pottsville on November 6, 1950, she was the daughter of the late M. Joseph Coyle and...

Carol Lynn McGuigan

Carol Lynn McGuigan

Sep 17, 2026

Carol Lynn McGuigan, 89, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, September 17th, at her home.

Born in Yeadon, PA on December 26, 1936, a daughter of the late Carolyn Minerva (Bright) and William Grover Mueller.

She was the widow of Robert Clyde McGuigan. They were married 61 years.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville. She was also a member of...

Lloyd "Bud" Kerschner

Lloyd "Bud" Kerschner

Sep 14, 2026

Lloyd E. "Bud" Kerschner, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at home with family by his side.

Born in Auburn on February 6, 1935, Bud was a son of the late Harrison F. and Anna (Dissinger) Kerschner.

Bud was the husband of Emily J. (Auman) Kerschner.

He was a member of St. John's Church in Auburn.

Bud served in the...

Mark Stephen Hetrich

Mark Stephen Hetrich

Sep 13, 2026

Mark Stephen Hetrich, 75, of Bernville passed away Sunday, September 13th, at Reading Hospital – Tower Health, West Reading.

Mark was born in Reading on October 2, 1950, the son of the late Forrest W. & Doris Margaret (Trout) Hetrich.

Mark graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School in 1968 and attended York College of Pennsylvania.

He worked as a roofer for several Berks...

Joan Ann Tregea

Joan Ann Tregea

Sep 13, 2026

Joan Ann Tregea, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at home.

Born in Pottsville, on January 16, 1939, Joan was a daughter of the late Roy Franklin and Alma R. (Behm) Strause.

Married for 55 years, she was the widow of James N. Tregea.

Joan was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1956.

She was a member...

Richard "Rick" Eisenhower

Richard "Rick" Eisenhower

Sep 12, 2026

Richard D. “Rick” Eisenhower, 72, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – East Campus, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on December 21, 1953, Rick was a son of the late Harry and Emily (Searle) Eisenhower.

Rick graduated from Minersville Area High School, Class of 1971. He played the trumpet in the band and was frequently pulled out...

Anne Mary Wojciechowsky

Anne Mary Wojciechowsky

Sep 11, 2026

Anne Mary Wojciechowsky, 78, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - East.

Born in Pottsville on November 15, 1947, Anne was a daughter of the late Francis and Anna Margaret (Hogan) Ritzel.

Married for 58 years, Anne was the loving wife of Anthony "Tony" Wojciechowsky.

Anne was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, class of 1965.

She...

Marguerite "Peggy" Coreia

Marguerite "Peggy" Coreia

Sep 10, 2026

Marguerite “Peggy” Coreia, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at home with family by her side.

Born in Aristes on May 2, 1950, Peggy was a daughter of the late Theodore "Mike" and Margaret (Chapman) Buriak.

Married for 56 years, she was the wife of John "Jack" Coreia.

Peggy was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School and McCann...

Jason Theodore Williams

Jason Theodore Williams

Sep 8, 2026

Jason Theodore Williams, 54, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown, surrounded by those who loved him.

Born on May 11, 1972, in Pottsville, Jason was the beloved son of Joseph Williams and the late Anna (Micklasavage) Williams.

Jason was a proud and devoted father to his two sons, Matthew Williams and Connor Williams,...

Barbara Ann Yenelavage

Barbara Ann Yenelavage

Sep 8, 2026

Barbara Ann Yenelavage, 70, of Cumbola, passed away Tuesday, September 8th, at Green Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on December 2, 1955, the daughter of the late Kathleen "Sissy" Yenelavage.

Barb was a graduate of St. Clair High School, Class of 1973 and also graduated summa cum laude in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from...

David "Winnie" Winand

David "Winnie" Winand

Sep 7, 2026

David R. “Winnie” Winand, 68, of Cass Township, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 7th.

Born in Pottsville on September 1, 1958, Dave was the son of the late Edman and Eleanor (Staselavage) Winand.

Dave was a 1976 graduate of Minersville High School and spent much of his life working as a coal miner.

A man who was happiest outdoors and...

Scott William Sterner

Scott William Sterner

Sep 1, 2026

Scott William Sterner, 53, of Orlando, FL passed away with his daughter, Taylor by his side on Tuesday, September 1st, at Cornerstone Hospice House, Orlando, FL.

Scott was born in Pottsville, PA on January 22, 1973, a son of William A. & Christina L. (Wojcik) Sterner, of Orwigsburg.

Scott was a Schuylkill Haven High School graduate, Class of 1991. He earned his...