Schuylkill County, PA Funeral Home Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituaries for our Funeral Homes in Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven & 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 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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Ruth M. Schwenk
Apr 27, 2025
Ruth M. Schwenk, 89, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, April 27th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pine Grove.
Born in East Brunswick Township on January 30, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Dorothy (Guers) Zettlemoyer.
Ruth was the widow of Leroy Schwenk. She is also preceded in death by three children: Judy Johnson, Donna Schwenk, & Glen Schwenk,...
Eula Mae F. Koperna
Apr 24, 2025
Eula Mae F. (Dennis) Koperna, 99, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, April 24th, at home.
Born in Florence, SC on January 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Atlie (Hutchinson) and Clyde Dennis.
Eula was the widow of Andrew Koperna who passed away in 2018.
She attended Willow Creek School in Florence County, SC.
Eula was employed as a telephone operator...
Theodore C. Gerber
Apr 24, 2025
Theodore C. Gerber, 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, April 24th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on July 15th, 1955, he was the son of the late Helen (Fenstermacher) and Howard Gerber.
Married 49 years, Ted was the husband of Deborah A. (Krammes).
Ted was a 1973 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
He was employed as an engineer for Yuengling for 35...
Margaret M. Fidler
Apr 20, 2025
Margaret Mary (Sweeney) Fidler of Schuylkill Haven passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025. She was 89.
Born in Philadelphia to Edward Aloysius and Mary Rose (McPhillips) Sweeney on June 10th, 1935, Margaret was a 1953 graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School. Upon graduating, she moved to Schuylkill Haven, where she raised her family. She was...
Mary A. Steinert
Apr 19, 2025
Mary A. Steinert, 93, of Adamsdale, passed away Saturday, April 19th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in New Ringgold, on October 22, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Roy & Angeline (Yanus) Bachert.
She was the widow of Herbert John Steinert.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her brothers: Edward, &...
Kenneth J. Matlesky
Apr 17, 2025
Kenneth J Matlesky, 85, of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, April 17th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on September 26, 1939, he was the son of the late Wanda (Kierys) and John Matlesky.
Kenneth was the widower of Sandra (Connor) Matlesky.
After graduation from Minersville High School in 1958, Kenneth continued his education at Ford School of Business.
He was a salesman for Scranton...
Denise Marie Miller
Apr 17, 2025
Denise Marie Miller, 61, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, April 17th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on June 28, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Annetta (Koch) Zemencik. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Randy Morgan.
Denise was a 1981 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
She was employed as a certified medical assistant,...
Darrell E. Spotts
Apr 15, 2025
Darrell E. Spotts, 66, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, April 15th, at his daughter Danelle’s home.
Born in Pottsville on October 9, 1958, he was the son of the late William & Patricia (Brown) Spotts.
Darrell was a 1977 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
He was the owner and operator of D. Spotts Contracting
Darrell was a member of First United Church of...
Robert J. "Bob" "Hobber" Haslam
Apr 14, 2025
Robert James Haslam "Bob", "Hobber", 67, of Port Carbon, passed away peacefully Monday, April 14th with his loving family by his bedside.Bob was born in Stroudsburg, PA on February 18, 1958, a son of the late William L. Haslam.Married 19 years, he was the loving husband of Theresa (Fretz) Haslam.Bob attended Pottsville Area High School.He was employed by the former...
William B. Thompson, Jr
Apr 13, 2025
William B. Thompson, Jr., 62, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, April 13th, at St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus.
Born in Pottsville on June 12, 1962, he was the son of William B. Thompson, Sr., of Schuylkill Haven, and the late Kathryn (Tracy) Thompson. He was proud to call his stepmother, Janice (Renninger) Thompson his second mom.
Bill was the...
Winifred J. "Alex" Alexander
Apr 13, 2025
Winifred J. "Alex" Alexander, 73, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, April 13th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.
Born in Bakersfield, CA on June 30, 1951, he was a son of the late Acel Woodrow and Vernell (Carroll) Alexander.
Married 37 years, he was the devoted husband of Robin E. (Kull) Alexander.
Alex earned his Bachelor’s Degree from East Texas College. He proudly served...
Charles E. Reber
Apr 13, 2025
Charles E. Reber, 84, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, April 13th, at his residence.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on August 20, 1940, he was a son of the late Robert & Emma (Parnell) Reber.
Following high school graduation, Charles served in the U.S. Navy.
He was employed as a machinist with Norfolk Southern Railroad.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded...
James A. Whitaker
Apr 11, 2025
James A. Whitaker, age 86, of Pottsville, PA, passed away suddenly, on April 11, 2025, at his residence.
Born in Pottsville, on July 14, 1938, Jimmy was the son of the late Matthew F. and Grace (Fidler) Whitaker.
Jimmy was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class of 1957, where he earned numerous varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He...
Henry H. Hummel
Apr 5, 2025
Henry "Hank" Hummel, 73, of Reading, passed away Saturday, April 5th, at Laureldale Nursing & Rehabilitation, Laureldale, PA.Born in Pottsville on June 9, 1951, he was a son of the late Edward L. Hummel, Sr. & Jeanette (Zimmerman) Hummel.Married 45 years, he was the husband of Audrey M. (Morrison) Hummel.Hank was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, and earned...
Anthony Holland
Apr 3, 2025
Anthony Holland, 53, of Pottsville, passed away after a long 5-year battle with cancer on Thursday, April 3rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St. surrounded by his family.
Born in Manhattan, NY on June 10, 1971, he was the son of the late Judith A. (Watson) and Larnce L. Holland.
Anthony was the husband of Amber (Fick) Holland, to...
Gloria D. (Brown) Hummel
Mar 30, 2025
Gloria D. Hummel, 92, passed away Sunday, March 30th, at Providence Place Senior Living, Pottsville, where she had been a resident.
Born in Washington Township on April 25, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Rebecca Brown.
She was the widow of Joseph A. Hummel, who passed away...
John J. Matto
Mar 29, 2025
John J. Matto, 91, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday, March 29th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Born in on February 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Marie (Michaels) and John Matto.
John was employed as a truck driver for 7UP.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Clair.
John is survived by a...
Glenn R. Heisler
Mar 27, 2025
Glenn R. Heisler, 87, formerly of Cressona, passed away Thursday, March 27th, at Arcadia at Limerick Pointe. Born in Lewistown Valley, PA on August 8, 1937, he was a son of the late Samuel & Vetta (Cresswell) Heisler. He was the widower of Esther A. (Lutz) Heisler. Glenn was a Tamaqua High School graduate. He was a devoted member...
George W. Reber
Mar 22, 2025
George W. Reber, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on March 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville to the late Theresa (Caruso) and Milton A. Reber, George was a proud 1975 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a native of Schuylkill Haven.
George was a dedicated professional throughout his career....
Barry Bruce Berkenstock
Mar 22, 2025
Barry Bruce Berkenstock, 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, March 22.
Born in Reading, PA on October 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Albert and Arline (Levan) Berkenstock.
Barry was married 61 years to the love of his life, Kathleen Mary...
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