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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Robert C. "Bob" Mcguigan

Robert C. "Bob" Mcguigan

Jun 27, 2023

Robert C. "Bob" McGuigan, 93, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, June 27th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on June 7, 1930, he was a son of the late Clyde & Estella (Carter) McGuigan.

He shared 61 years of marriage with his wife, Carol Lynn (Mueller) McGuigan, who...

Dawn G. (Moyer)  Krammes

Dawn G. (Moyer) Krammes

Jun 26, 2023

Dawn G. Krammes, 82, of Landingville, passed away Monday, June 26th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwisburg.

Born in Orwigsburg on February 27, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Kermit & Lovie (Fisher) Moyer.

She was the widow of Ira R. Krammes, who passed away June 17, 2009.

In addition to...

Shirley Catherine (Hanshaw)  Smith

Shirley Catherine (Hanshaw) Smith

Jun 26, 2023

Shirley Catherine Smith, 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, June 26th, at home.

Born in Hummelstown, PA on June 25, 1938, she was a daughter of the late William A. & Rose (Brighton) Hanshaw.

She was the widow of the late Guy Edward Smith, her husband of 37 years.

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Phyllis I. (Reber)  Shoener

Phyllis I. (Reber) Shoener

Jun 26, 2023

Phyllis I. Shoener, 94, formerly of Adamsdale, passed away Monday, June 26th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in South Manheim Township on June 22, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Carl & Edna Reber.

She was the widow of Kenneth J. Shoener who passed away January 6, 2002.

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Myron A. Yourshaw

Myron A. Yourshaw

Jun 24, 2023

Myron A. Yourshaw, 78, of Saint Clair, passed away Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at The Gardens at York Terrace,  Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on June 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Verchick) Yourshaw. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Yourshaw, and niece, Kari Elsts.

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Dale M. Shive

Dale M. Shive

Jun 20, 2023

Dale M. Shive, 84, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, June 20, at home.

Born Jan. 23, 1939, in Schuylkill Haven, he was a son of the late William and Christine Mary (Welde) Shive.

Dale was a Blue Mountain High School graduate and proudly served in the Marine Corps.

He was a member...

Judith Elizabeth (Shoener)  Green

Judith Elizabeth (Shoener) Green

Jun 20, 2023

On June 20, 2023, Judith Elizabeth Shoener Green went home.

Judy was born June 1, 1938, to Lester Newton Shoener Sr. and Ethel Grace Quinter Shoener, of Schuylkill Haven.

She graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1956, and was employed by the former Schuylkill Trust Co. Judy co-owned V&E Fuel Sales with her...

Hazel C. (Steranko)  Purcell

Hazel C. (Steranko) Purcell

Jun 20, 2023

Hazel C. Purcell, 83, formerly of Wayne Twp., passed away Tuesday, June 20, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born April 4, 1940, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn (Geiger) Steranko.

She was the widow of Patrick E. Purcell, who passed away June 7, 2007.

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Delores E. (Zettlemoyer)  Brensinger

Delores E. (Zettlemoyer) Brensinger

Jun 18, 2023

Delores E. Brensinger, 78, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 18th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pine Grove, where she had been a resident.

Born in New Ringgold on October 9, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Dorothy (Guers) Zettlemoyer.

She was the widow of Albert R. Brensinger,...

Rollin A. "Mike" Naus

Rollin A. "Mike" Naus

Jun 15, 2023

Rollin A. "Mike" Naus, 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, June 15th, at Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon.

Born in Orwigsburg on May 6, 1940, he was a son of the late Evelyn M. (Naus) Goas.

He was the husband of Patricia A. (Vitelli) Naus; his wife of 64 years....

Constance "Connie" B. Klinger

Constance "Connie" B. Klinger

Jun 14, 2023

Constance "Connie" B. Klinger, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14th, at Luther Ridge Assisted Living Facility.

Born in Philadelphia on November 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Johnson) and Harry Ash.

Connie was the widow of Arlen T. Klinger to whom she was married 37 years...

Barbara J. Arnold

Barbara J. Arnold

Jun 14, 2023

Barbara J. Arnold, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, June 14th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

Born in St. Petersburg, FL on March 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Sadie (Worrell) and Hinman Willie Manuel.

Barbara was the widow of Chester A. Arnold, Sr. to whom she was married to 65...

Tayvion A. Bryant

Tayvion A. Bryant

Jun 12, 2023

Tayvion A. Bryant, 13, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, June 12th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on April 21, 2010, he was the son of Jessica Wolfe, Schuylkill Haven and Anthony Bryant, New Jersey.

Tayvion attended Schuylkill Haven Middle School.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Cody...

Helen M. Moyer

Helen M. Moyer

Jun 6, 2023

Helen M. Moyer, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Tuesday, June 6th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Wayne Township on May 11, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Alveria (Zeigler) Frantz.

The recipe to Helen's happiness was family, gardening, and giving...

Michael Dellock

Michael Dellock

May 31, 2023

Michael Dellock, 54, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Friday, May 31, at home.

He is survived by brothers, Paul Dellock, husband of Susan, Thomas Dellock, and nephew James, husband of Devin, all of Frackville.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Andrew F. Sodano, Jr.

Andrew F. Sodano, Jr.

May 29, 2023

Andrew F. Sodano, Jr., 80, of Auburn, passed away Monday, May 29th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on November 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Antoinette (Tomasetti) and Andrew F. Sodano, Sr.

Andrew was the husband of the late Barbara M. (Lucas) Sodano, who passed...

Lydia I. "Peggy" Smith

Lydia I. "Peggy" Smith

May 28, 2023

Lydia I. "Peggy" Smith, 95, of Cressona, passed away May 28th, at home with her children by her side.

Born in Cressona on July 15, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin & Lydia (Dewald) Hoster.

She is also preceded in death by an infant sister, and two brothers: Franklin & Leroy Hoster....

Sherley C. "Cliff" Blevins

Sherley C. "Cliff" Blevins

May 22, 2023

Sherley C. "Cliff" Blevins , 84, of Pine Grove, passed away Monday, May 22nd, at Coatesville VA Medical Center, Coatesville, PA.

Born in Sharpsburg, KY on September 5, 1938, he was the son of the late Peachy (Nealis) and Walter Blevins.

Cliff was the loving husband of Carol E. (Riegel) Reber.

He served...

Harold C. Schrader

Harold C. Schrader

May 20, 2023

Harold C. Schrader, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 20th.

Born in Auburn on January 29, 1942, he was a son of the late Warren & Ruth (Yeich) Schrader.

He recently celebrated 60 years of marriage to his loving wife, Suzanne E. (Gilbert)...

Bonnie Lou (Kramer)  Wylam

Bonnie Lou (Kramer) Wylam

May 20, 2023

Bonnie Lou (Kramer) Wylam, 65, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, May 20th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwisburg.

Born in Pottsville on November 25, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Charles & Ruth Virginia (Knoedler) Kramer.

She graduated in 1976 from Blue Mountain High School.

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