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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Elizabeth Kathleen "Liz" Shay

Elizabeth Kathleen "Liz" Shay

Nov 19, 2025

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Elizabeth Kathleen Shay (Liz), on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Liz passed peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Schuylkill Haven on March 3, 1989. Elizabeth was the adored daughter of Richard and Heidi Shay and Linda Vaughn.

In...

Angela M. Weller

Angela M. Weller

Nov 19, 2025

Angela M. Weller, 60, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, November 19th at her residence.

 Born in Pottsville on April 29, 1965, she was the daughter of Jayne (Umbenhauer) Theal, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Harry Theal.

Angela was married for two years to the love of her life, David A. Weller.

She was a 1983 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

Angela bartended...

Ira C. "Ike" Boyer

Ira C. "Ike" Boyer

Nov 18, 2025

Ira C. “Ike” Boyer, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, November 18th, at Orwigsburg Center.

Born in Coaldale on February 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Catherine (Christ) and Homer Boyer.

Ike was the widower of Rosemary (Fry) Boyer who passed away in 2007.

He attended Cressona High School.

Ike was the owner & operator of Schuylkill Floor Cleaning.

He was...

Marilyn M. Roberts

Marilyn M. Roberts

Nov 14, 2025

Marilyn M. Roberts, 66, of Pottsville, passed away on Friday, November 14th at her residence.

Born in Pottsville on November 26, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Mildred M. (Eckroth) and Charles G. Fisher.

Marilyn attended North Schuylkill High School.

She was employed as a CNA at Hamburg State Hospital.

Marilyn is survived by a sister, Linda Boyer and nieces & nephews:...

Ann G. Bichteman

Ann G. Bichteman

Nov 12, 2025

Ann G. Bichteman, 96, of Pottsville, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 12th, at her caretaker’s residence.

Born in Feura Bush, NY on September 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Maria (Harz) and Richard Hack, Sr.

Ann was the widow of Albert Bichteman who passed away in 1996.

She was a graduate of Greenville Central High School, New...

Amy E. Fetter

Amy E. Fetter

Nov 10, 2025

Amy Elizabeth Fetter, 100, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, November 10th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Amy was born in Auburn on October 9, 1925, a daughter of the late Sadie Heberling & Charles Carl.

She was the widow of Robert Fetter who preceded her in death in 1992.

Amy was a 1943 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

She had been employed as...

Curtis L. Freed

Curtis L. Freed

Nov 6, 2025

Curtis L. Freed, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 6th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Curt was born in Pottsville on January 4, 1955, a son of Lee D. & Joyce (Oswald) Freed, of Orwigsburg.

He was the widower of Joanna (Minnig) Freed who passed away, December 14, 2014.

He is also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Tom...

Margaret Ann Diercks

Margaret Ann Diercks

Nov 5, 2025



Margaret Ann Diercks, 84, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, November 5th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Palmerton, on January 13, 1941, a daughter of the late Caroline (Hari) and Arthur Flizack.

She was the widow of George Diercks.

She was a grocery store clerk at various locations.

She is survived by three children: Christine Denning, Auburn, Joseph Kromer,...

Ervin "Jim" Cook

Ervin "Jim" Cook

Nov 1, 2025

Ervin "Jim" Cook, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by family.

Jim was born in Pottsville on August 29, 1954 to the late Ervin and Virginia (Long) Cook.

Married 50 years, Jim was the husband of Helen (Eiler) Cook.

He attended Pottsville Area High School and eventually went on to work at...

Betty I. Ferrier

Betty I. Ferrier

Oct 31, 2025

Betty I. Ferrier, 96, formerly of Cressona, went home to Jesus on Friday, October 31st at Celebration Villa in Lebanon.



Born in Friedensburg on March 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Catharine (Kull) and Albert Heberling.



Betty was the widow of Dale W. Ferrier; the couple was married for 71 years.



She was a 1946 graduate of Cressona High School.



Betty...

Ruth A. Short

Ruth A. Short

Oct 27, 2025

Ruth A. Short, 92, formerly of Lake Wynonah, passed away Monday, October 27th, at Franklin Court Senior Living, Quakertown, where she had been a resident.

Ruth was born in Poe, WV on March 17, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Clarence & Bertha (McClung) Winebrenner.

One of eight children, she is preceded in death by all of her siblings, as...

David G. Derbes

David G. Derbes

Oct 25, 2025

David G. Derbes, 88, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, October 25th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, on January 9, 1937, a son of the late Ruth (Eckert) and George Derbes.

He was married to his high school sweetheart Greta Williams Derbes for fifty-seven years.

He was in the class of 1954 at Pottsville High School. He graduated from the...

Christopher Mark Reed

Christopher Mark Reed

Oct 24, 2025

Christopher Mark Reed, 45, of Hamburg, passed away with his mom and dad at his side on Friday, October 24th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in West Point, Mississippi on August 17, 1980, he was a son of Mark Allen & Mary Lee (Vandevender) Reed. In addition to his parents, Chris is also survived by his brother, Gregory...

Harry J. Theal

Harry J. Theal

Oct 23, 2025

Harry J. Theal, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, October 23rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Hershey, on January 26, 1946, a son of the late Mildred (Henry) and Harry B. Theal.

He was the husband of Jayne F. (Umbenhauer) Theal, they were married for 45 years.

He was a member of Palmyra Grace Brethren Church.

He was...

Margaret "Peggy" Ritter

Margaret "Peggy" Ritter

Oct 20, 2025

Margaret A. "Peggy" Ritter, 82, formerly of Temple, passed away Monday, October 20th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

She was born in Pottsville on May 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles & Dorthea (MacMinn) Hay.

Peggy was a graduate of Pottsville High School, a member of the Kilties. She also graduated from Kutztown University.

For 30 years, she worked as...

Kay Schaeffer

Kay Schaeffer

Oct 18, 2025

Kay Margaret Schaeffer, 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, October 18th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Kay was born in Pottsville on January 19, 1940, a daughter of the late George H. & Beulah M. (Hubler) Bickel.

She was the widow of Jan P. Schaeffer.

Kay was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven. She also belonged to the...

Gary L. Brensinger, Sr.

Gary L. Brensinger, Sr.

Oct 13, 2025

Gary L. Brensinger, Sr., 92, of Willow Lake, passed away Monday, October 13th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Duncott, PA on April 1, 1933, he was a son of the late Harvey & Lillian (Adams) Brensinger.

Married 62 years, he was the widower of Rosemary F. (Motley) Brensinger who passed away in 2023.

In addition to his parents and wife, Gary is...

Eric Scott Wortman

Eric Scott Wortman

Oct 11, 2025

Eric Scott Wortman, 50, of Coaldale, passed away Saturday, October 11th, at home.

Born in Fairfax, Virginia on August 11, 1975, he was the son of the late Barbara (Burns) Cockrill and Robert Wortman.

Married 16 years, he was the loving husband of Kimberly Ann (Shoener) Wortman.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his step-daughter, Kayleigh Zimmerman, at home,...

James V. "Sam" Ryan, Jr.

James V. "Sam" Ryan, Jr.

Oct 4, 2025

James V. “Sam” Ryan, Jr., 84, of Cass Township, passed away Saturday, October 4th, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, on April 1, 1941, a son of the late Nellie (Bambrick) and James V. Ryan, Sr.

He was the husband of Ellen M. (Brennan) Ryan.

Sam graduated from Cass Township High School and then served in the U.S. Army.

He was the owner and...

Diane Luscavage

Diane Luscavage

Oct 1, 2025

Diane Luscavage, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Connorton, PA on August 13, 1942, Diane was a daughter of the late Matthew and Veronica (Abromitis) Luscavage. Diane was a graduate of Butler Township High School and was employed at Van Heusen Shirt Factory and the Pennsylvania State...