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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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...

Kenneth Leland Penkauski

Kenneth Leland Penkauski

Aug 31, 2026

Kenneth Leland Penkauski, 75, of Minersville, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–East.

Born in Pottsville on February 14, 1951, Ken was a son of the late Bernard and Mary (Renninger) Penkauski.

Ken was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class of 1969.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville.

Ken played guitar and sang in many...

Shirley Ann Sullivan

Shirley Ann Sullivan

Aug 31, 2026

Shirley Ann Sullivan, 90, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at home with family by her side.

Born in Pottsville on December 2, 1935, Shirley was a daughter of the late George H. and Sadie (Clark) Long.

She was the widow of Ronald M. Sullivan.

Shirley was a skilled craftsperson who enjoyed expressing her creativity through stained glass and painting.

Shirley...

Geraldine A. Lubinsky

Geraldine A. Lubinsky

Aug 30, 2026

Geraldine A. “Gerri” Lubinsky, 82, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, August 30th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - East, Pottsville, surrounded by her loving family.

Gerri was born in Pottsville on July 25, 1944, a daughter of the late Joseph & Mary (Sobolesky) Sucidlo.

Married nearly 60 years, she was the loving wife of Joseph F. Lubinsky.

Gerri was a 1962 graduate of...

John "Hans" Schuller

John "Hans" Schuller

Aug 25, 2026

John “Hans” Schuller, 90, of Wayne Township, passed away Tuesday, August 25th, at home.

Born in Wermesch (Vermes), Transylvania, Romania, on March 26, 1936, Hans was a son of the late Johann and Maria (Kreutzer) Schuller.

Married for 70 years, he was the loving husband of Erma E. (Reed) Schuller.

Hans was a graduate of Pine Grove High School.

He was a very skilled...

Douglas E. Beckwith

Douglas E. Beckwith

Aug 18, 2026

Douglas E. Beckwith, 68, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, August 18th, in Lebanon.

Douglas was born in Colorado Springs, CO, on May 2, 1958, a son of Mary (Slater) Beckwith of Odenton, MD, and the late Donald C. Beckwith.

He was a graduate of Palmyra Area High School, class of 1976.

He was previously employed as a chef at various locations, including Cafe...

Roseann Curran

Roseann Curran

Aug 17, 2026

Roseann P. Curran, 83, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.

Born in Ashland on February 25, 1943, Roseann was a daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Griskevich) Arcuri.

Roseann was a graduate of Frackville High School.

She was the widow of Thomas Curran.

Roseann worked as a manager at various businesses and was also a homemaker.

Roseann...

Barry A. Dierwechter

Barry A. Dierwechter

Aug 14, 2026

Barry Allen Dierwechter, 74, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at home with family by his side.

Born in Pottsville on May 26, 1952, Barry was a son of the late Glenn and Doris (Mease) Dierwechter.

Barry was the loving husband of Lynn (Dougherty) Dierwechter, to whom he was married for 30 years.

He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High...

Cecilia Marie Burns

Cecilia Marie Burns

Aug 11, 2026

Cecilia Marie Burns, 86, of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 11th, at home with family by her side.

Born in Shenandoah on November 23, 1939, Cecilia was a daughter of the late Hubert and Cecilia (Goff) Muldowney.

Cecilia was the widow of Joseph F. Burns. He preceded her in death October 1, 2025.

In addition to her parents and husband, Cecilia was...