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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Regina L. Brennan

Regina L. Brennan

Jul 9, 2024

Regina L. Brennan, 97, of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 9th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on May 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Brennan) and James Trabosh. Regina was the widow of James F. Brennan. She was a 1945 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. Regina was employed as...

Leroy Milton Beck, Jr.

Leroy Milton Beck, Jr.

Jul 7, 2024

Leroy Milton Beck, Jr., 66, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, July 7th, at home. Born in Reading on February 13, 1958, he was the son of the late Doris Louise (Swavely) Weaver and Leroy Milton Beck, Sr. After graduating from Reading Senior High School, Leroy was employed as a chef at various restaurants in Berks County and served...

Norma I. Noecker

Norma I. Noecker

Jul 5, 2024

Norma I. Noecker, 59, of Landingville, passed away Friday, July 5th, at home. She was born in Pottsville on April 6, 1965. Norma was the wife of Charles Noecker to whom she was married for 39 years. She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and attended flight school. Norma was employed as a stocker for Hills and...

Allen Homan

Allen Homan

Jul 1, 2024

Allen Homan, age 66, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024. Allen was a beloved member of his family as well as his community and will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.

Born on September 09 1957, Allen lived a life full of passion and purpose. He...

Carol Ann (Hallick)  Neifert

Carol Ann (Hallick) Neifert

Jun 30, 2024

Carol Ann Neifert, 61, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, June 30th, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

She was born in Pottsville on August 9, 1962, a daughter of the late Edward & LaVerne (Neade) Hallick.

Carol graduated from Blue Mountain High School with the Class of 1980.

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Marvin A. Berger

Marvin A. Berger

Jun 29, 2024

Marvin A. Berger, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 29th at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, on September 16, 1937, a son of the late Walter Maynard "Barney" Berger & Sue (Matlock) Berger.

Marvin graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1955....

Kenneth D. Yoder, Sr.

Kenneth D. Yoder, Sr.

Jun 26, 2024

Kenneth D. Yoder, Sr., 92, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, June 26th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Friedensburg, PA on February 18, 1932, he was a son of the late George & Carrie (Moyer) Yoder.

He was the widower of Shirley S. (Schrader) Yoder, his wife of 48 years.

In addition to...

Stanley S. Hughes

Stanley S. Hughes

Jun 25, 2024

Stanley S. Hughes, 96, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 25th, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Harrisburg on September 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Arthur & Mary (Shierman) Hughes.

Stanley was the husband of his loving and devoted wife, Phyllis J. (Guidici) Hughes, to whom...

Harold W. Berkheiser

Harold W. Berkheiser

Jun 10, 2024

Harold W. Berkheiser, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, June 10th, at home, surrounding by family.

Born in Summit Station on October 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Lillie E. (Rhine) and William D. Berkheiser.

Harold was the husband of Joan E. (Reidler) Berkheiser, to whom he was married 68 years....

Ronald M. Serfass

Ronald M. Serfass

Jun 10, 2024

Ronald M. Serfass, 64, of Auburn, passed away Monday, June 10th, at home.

Born in Bethlehem on June 25, 1959, he was the son of Melvin Serfass, of Auburn and the late Lois (Horvath) Serfass.

Ronald was the husband of Cathy (Hassler) Serfass to whom he was married 38 years.

He graduated from...

Christopher Whalen

Christopher Whalen

Jun 9, 2024

Christopher Whalen, 43, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, June 9th, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville on July 22, 1980, he was the son of Kathy Beach James, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Edward Whalen.

Christopher attended Schuylkill Haven High School and obtained his GED. He then attended LCCC for Welding.

He...

Carolee Endres

Carolee Endres

Jun 8, 2024

Carolee Endres, 81, of Summit Station, passed away Saturday, June 8th, at her home.

Born in Pottsville on December 31, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Stock.

Carolee was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and was a member of Bethesda Evangelical Congregational Church of Reedsville.

She...

Susan Marie Scholato

Susan Marie Scholato

Jun 7, 2024

Susan Marie Scholato, 74, of Cape Canaveral, FL, passed on June 7, 2024 at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL.

Born in Pottsville, PA on May 9, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Edward Paul & Ruth Elizabeth (Leonard) Scholato.

Susan was a 1968 graduate of Hazleton High School.  She attended Penn State...

Ray F. Krammes, Jr.

Ray F. Krammes, Jr.

Jun 5, 2024

Ray F. "Lucky Ray" Krammes, Jr., 83, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, June 5th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on July 30, 1940, he was a son of the late Ray F. Krammes, Sr. & Verna (Fritz) Krammes.

His late wife, Wanda Ann (Topewith) Krammes, passed away in 1997.

...

Helen Reba Larrimore

Helen Reba Larrimore

May 24, 2024

Helen Reba Larrimore, 93, passed away Friday, May 24th, at Renaissance Home Pinebrook, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.

Born in Pitman, New Jersey on January 8, 1931, she was a daughter of the late William & Esther (Whitley) Larrimore.

She graduated from Jules E Mastbaum high school in 1949...

Patricia "Trish" (Lipshaw)  Moyer

Patricia "Trish" (Lipshaw) Moyer

May 23, 2024

Patricia Ann "Trish" Moyer, 73, of Wayne Twp., passed away Thursday, May 23, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, near Orwigsburg.

Born March 25, 1951, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Marian (Whiteash) Lipshaw.

She was married for 53 years to Richard H. Moyer.

Trish was a 1969 graduate...

Maryella Hoy

Maryella Hoy

May 22, 2024

MaryElla Hoy, 100, of Schuylkill Haven, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday evening, May 22nd, surrounded by 5 generations of her family.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on September 24, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Guy & Ella (Dietrich) Douglas.

She was the widow of Robert John Hoy, with whom she shared...

Bryan Mckinley Hoover

Bryan Mckinley Hoover

May 20, 2024

Bryan McKinley Hoover, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, May 20th, at home with family by his side.

Born in Reading, PA on November 30, 1941, he was a son of the late McKinley & Carolyn (Moyer) Hoover.  He was an identical triplet with his brothers Bruce and Brent.

He...

Florence Katherine (Soult)  Borden

Florence Katherine (Soult) Borden

May 16, 2024

Florence Katherine Borden, 91, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Thursday, May 16, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born Feb. 17, 1933, in Gilberton, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Katherine (Caddy) Soult.

She was the widow of Charles A. Borden Jr.

In addition to her parents and husband, Florence was also...

Margaret Grace (Kehler)  Kramer

Margaret Grace (Kehler) Kramer

May 13, 2024

Margaret Grace Kramer (Kehler) of Boyertown, PA entered her eternal home on Monday, May 13, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Born in Mount Carmel, PA on February 6, 1932, she was the daughter of Bertha and Raymond Kehler.

In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by Melvin Kramer...