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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Eugene E. Lechie

Eugene E. Lechie

Apr 9, 2023

Eugene E. (Lechleitner) Lechie, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Katherine (Lechleitner) Campbell.

Eugene served in the Army and was a construction worker and farmer. He enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S.

Rita M. (Mcdonald)  Karnoval

Rita M. (Mcdonald) Karnoval

Apr 8, 2023

Rita M. Karnoval, 65, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 8th, at her home and surrounded by family.

Born September 1, 1957 in Pottsville to Robert and Vivian (Beretsky) McDonald, she grew up in Coal Castle in the Heckschersville Valley.

A loving wife and mother, Rita was married nearly...

Martena A. Schnerring

Martena A. Schnerring

Apr 7, 2023

Martena A. Schnerring, 98, of Orwigsburg passed away April 7, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Lee & Alvesta (Krammes) Greenawalt; and the widow of Benjamin F. Schnerring III who died in 1987.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, she attained her elementary education at Pike, a one room school, then graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School...

Samantha L. Muth

Samantha L. Muth

Apr 6, 2023

Samantha L. Muth, 17, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, April 6th.

She was born in Pottsville on November 14, 2005.

Samantha is survived by her mother, Lisa (Soltys) Moyer, father, Scott Moyer, two sisters, Kathryn Muth, & Shelby Moyer, two brothers, James Muth, & Tyler Moyer, half sisters, Miranda & Makayla Muth, and her...

Jeffrey Jay Davis

Jeffrey Jay Davis

Apr 6, 2023

Jeffrey “Jeff” Jay Davis, 67, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away April 6th at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville after battling a lengthy illness. Jeff was born June 22, 1955 in Allentown, the son of the late Howell and Dorothy Davis. Jeff was a graduate of William Allen High School in Allentown and attended what was...

Ardith F. (Laubenstine)  Kull

Ardith F. (Laubenstine) Kull

Apr 4, 2023

Ardith F. Kull, 92, of RD Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, April 4th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Ardith was born in Friedensburg, on October 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Ruth (Hain) and Harold  Laubenstine.

She was the widow of Ray F. Kull. who died Dec. 31, 2009. Preceded in death...

Margaret A. (Jester)  Oler

Margaret A. (Jester) Oler

Mar 31, 2023

Margaret A. “Tootie” Jester Oler 87 of Branchdale, PA formerly of Millersville Maryland passed away peacefully March 31st 2023 at home with her loving family by her side.

Born in Baltimore Maryland August 22, 1935 she was the daughter of Walter and Beatrice (Turner) Jester. Margaret was of Catholic faith and received her...

June H. (Boyer)  Bensinger

June H. (Boyer) Bensinger

Mar 30, 2023

June H. Bensinger, 88, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, March 30th, at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Pottsville on October 12th, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Hannah A. (Troutman) and Harry E. Boyer.

June was the widow of Arlo J. Bensinger, Sr. to whom she was...

Michelle Kimmel

Michelle Kimmel

Mar 23, 2023

Michelle Kimmel, 61, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, at home.

Born in Pottsville on December 23, 1961, she was the daughter of Anne (Metaxas) and John Stiles.

After receiving her Beautician's Degree, she was employed as a hair stylist at Regis Hair Salon.

Michelle is survived by two daughters, Sarena...

Michael Walter Lafferty

Michael Walter Lafferty

Mar 22, 2023

Michael Walter Lafferty, 77, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, March 22nd, in Wayne Twp.

Born in Pottsville, PA on September 29, 1945, he was the son of the late Doris (Fisher) and Sterling  Lafferty.

Michael was the loving husband of Joan M. (McShaw) Lafferty, to whom he was married 30 years.

He served...

Janet L. (Rettinger)  Dewald

Janet L. (Rettinger) Dewald

Mar 18, 2023

Janet L. Dewald, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, March 18th, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was known for her kind heart, generosity, wit, and a deep love for time spent with family and dear friends.

Born in Pottsville on July 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Helyn (Klinger) and...

John C. Hughes

John C. Hughes

Mar 10, 2023

John C.  Hughes, 62, of Barnesville, passed away Friday, March 10th, as the result of a heart attack while driving in Schuylkill Township.

John was born in Pottsville, PA on November 12, 1960, a son of the late Dolores Brito and Theodore Hughes Sr..

He retired as the Maintenance Supervisor at Argo Mills and Skip's...

Margaret C. Stevenson

Margaret C. Stevenson

Mar 10, 2023

Margaret C. Stevenson, 93, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, March 10th, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born in Pottsville, PA on July 13, 1929, a daughter of the late Margaret (Pitts) and Carmen  DeSanti.

She was preceded in death by her first husband William Joseph Pfeil also by her second...

George Shellick, Jr.

George Shellick, Jr.

Mar 7, 2023

George Shellick, Jr., 87, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 7th, at home.

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Louise C. Vandinter

Louise C. Vandinter

Mar 4, 2023

Louise C. VanDinter, 93, of Auburn PA formerly of Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg, passed away Saturday, March 4th, at her daughters residence.

Louise was born in Mechanicsburg, PA on November 13, 1929, a daughter of the late Catherine (Stoner) Carbaugh.

She retired from Bell Telephone

Louise was a member of Bell Pioneers where she...

Randy L. "Stretch" Scheithauer

Randy L. "Stretch" Scheithauer

Mar 3, 2023

Randy  L. (Stretch) Scheithauer, 67, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, March 3rd, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwisburg.

Randy  was born in Pottsville, PA on July 9, 1955, a son of the late Katie Bessie (Miller) and Lewis John Scheithauer.

He was graduate of Pottsville High School.

Stretch was a member of...

James E. Manion, Jr.

James E. Manion, Jr.

Mar 2, 2023

James E. Manion , Jr., 61, of Mount Carbon passed away Thursday, March 2nd, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

James was born in Pottsville, PA on February 24, 1962, a son of Mary Ann (Chaposky) Manion, of St. Clair and the late James E. Manion, Sr

He served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm...

Bruce G. Hummel

Bruce G. Hummel

Mar 2, 2023

Bruce George Hummel, 96, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, March 2nd, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville, where he had been a resident.

Born in Auburn on August 26, 1926, he was a son of the late Moses L. & Mada N. (Phillips) Hummel.

Bruce was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School,...

Margaret A. Robison

Margaret A. Robison

Feb 26, 2023

Margaret A. Robison, 83, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, February 26th, at her residence.

Margaret was born in Pottsville, PA on March 6, 1939, a daughter of the late Margaret (Bagdonis) and Charles Gergitis.

She was the widow of Gerry Robison.

Margaret is survived by a daughter, Michele Desiderio, of New Philadelphia;...

Dawn Cosette Dippel

Dawn Cosette Dippel

Feb 26, 2023

Dawn Cosette Dippel, 94, of Deer Lake, formerly of Minersville, passed away Sunday, February 26th, at home.

Dawn was born in Mechanicsville, PA on November 23, 1928, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Womer) and Jonathan D. Snyder.

She was the widow of Robert T. Dippel Sr. who died October 7, 2000, whom she was...