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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George W. Reber
Mar 22, 2025
George W. Reber, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on March 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville to the late Theresa (Caruso) and Milton A. Reber, George was a proud 1975 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a native of Schuylkill Haven.
George was a dedicated professional throughout his career....
Barry Bruce Berkenstock
Mar 22, 2025
Barry Bruce Berkenstock, 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, March 22.
Born in Reading, PA on October 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Albert and Arline (Levan) Berkenstock.
Barry was married 61 years to the love of his life, Kathleen Mary...

Jean H. (Spotts) Rolshausen
Mar 22, 2025
Jean H. Rolshausen, 96, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, March 22nd, at her residence. Born in Pottsville, on November 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Bertha (Ebling) and Earl Spotts. She was the widow of Carl G. Rolshausen, who passed away in July 1996. She was a member of Bethany Christian Fellowship Church, Cressona. She was formerly...
John C. Jobrey
Mar 19, 2025
John C. Jobrey, Sr., 77, of Palo Alto, passed away Wednesday, March 19th, at home.
Born in Palo Alto on May 23, 1947, he was the son of the late Frida (Freeman) and Michael Jobrey.
Married 54 years, John was the husband of Carol (Horn) Jobrey.
John graduated from Pottsville Area High School...
Shirley Ann (Reed) Dierwechter
Mar 18, 2025
Shirley Ann Dierwechter, 88, of North Manheim Township, passed away Tuesday, March 18th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on February 9, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Earl Peter & Mabel (Koenig) Reed.
She was the widow of Meldon Neil Dierwechter.
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Joan E. Berkheiser
Mar 18, 2025
Joan E. Berkheiser, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 18th, at home with family at her side. Born in Donaldson, on March 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ethel (Tobin) Reidler (Reightler) and Samuel Reightler. Married 68 years, Joan was the widow of Harold W. Berkheiser. After attending business school, Joan was employed at...
Justin Chase Richardson
Mar 16, 2025
Justin Chase Richardson, 21, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, March 16th, at home. Born in Reading on August 22, 2003, he was a son of Lynann Richardson, of Schuylkill Haven, and Sidney Roy May, Jr., of Georgia. Justin attended Vo-Tech for welding and graduated in 2022 from Blue Mountain High School. He had worked for McDonald's, Hydro, &...
Gary Carl Anderson
Mar 16, 2025
Gary Carl Anderson, 78, of Friedensburg, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, March 16th.
Born in Pottsville on October 12, 1946, he was a son of Beatrice V. (Fidler) Anderson, a resident of Seton Manor and the late Carl F. Anderson. He was raised on his family's farm where he would live his entire life.
...Robert G. Colna
Mar 14, 2025
Robert G. Colna, 61, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, March 14th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on December 28, 1963, he was the son of the late Margaret (Zelinsky) and Albert Colna.
Robert was the husband of Susan Alderman of Schuylkill Haven.
He graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School.
Robert...
Kyle Eric Cleary
Mar 6, 2025
Kyle Eric Cleary, 40, of Pine Grove, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 6th.
Born in Cape May Courthouse, NJ on March 30, 1984, he was a son of Phillip M. & Terri K. (Bolton) Cleary, of Pine Grove.
Married 5 years, he was the loving husband of Kelsey Claire (Eckart) Cleary....

Harold D. Kreis
Mar 4, 2025
Harold D. Kreis, 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 4th, at home.
Born in Tremont on March 22, 1941, he was a son of the late Raymond & Emily (Bernd) Kreis.
He was the widower of Claudia A. (Felty) Kreis.
Harold worked as a lineman for Wire/Teleview.
He was...
John Leslie Spotts
Mar 2, 2025
John Leslie Spotts, 61, of Minersville, passed away Sunday, March 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on October 21, 1963, he was a son of Elaine A. (Harris) Howe, and the late Joseph F. Spotts, Sr. John was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville. He attended Pottsville Area High School....
Steven R. Beck
Feb 28, 2025
Steven R. Beck, 59, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, February 28th, at home. Born in Darby, PA on January 7, 1966, he was the son of the late Jean (Thompson) and Francis H. Beck. Married 14 years, Steven was the husband of Sonia A. (Ong) Beck. Steven was employed as a mechanic for IWCO Direct in Hamburg. In...
Gregory T. Glunz
Feb 27, 2025
Gregory T. Glunz, 65, of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, February 27th, at Reading Hospital-Tower Health, West Reading.
Born in Pottsville on December 4, 1959, he was a son of the late Edward Charles & Marie (Rooney) Glunz.
Married 42 years, he was the husband of Dana M. (Myers) Glunz.
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Terry L. Pugh, Sr.
Feb 25, 2025
Terry L. Pugh, Sr., 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 25th, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven. Born in Pottsville, August 14, 1953, he was a son of the late John & Nancy (Gillinger) Pugh. He was the widower of Anne Marie (Cook) Pugh. Terry attended Pottsville High School and graduated from Berks Technical Institute....

Anne L. Fisher
Feb 24, 2025
Anne L. Fisher, 89, of Orwigsburg, passed away on Monday, February 24th. Born in Cressona on June 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Marion (Miller) and Luther Geary. Anne was the widow of Jon R. Fisher, Sr. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Bloomsburg University. Throughout her career, Anne was employed as a business teacher...
Thomas Clark Keefer
Feb 21, 2025
After 59 years of joy filled, purposeful, and God-honoring life, Thomas Clark Keefer, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away February 21st at Geisinger St. Luke’s in Orwigsburg. He was surrounded by family and friends throughout his final moments, when he was welcomed home into the loving and everlasting arms of Jesus Christ. Born in Pottsville on June 8, 1965, Tom...
William T. "Willy" Moyer
Feb 17, 2025
William T. "Willy" Moyer, 71, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday, February 17th, at home. Born in Pottsville on October 31, 1953, he was the son of the late Anna (Vernicky) and William H. Moyer. Married 46 years, Willy was the husband of Patricia Shirley Ann (Lehman) Moyer. Willy graduated from Blue Mountain High School. He served in the U.S....
William A. Quinter
Feb 17, 2025
William Albert Quinter, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, February 17th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville on December 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Dorothea (Shuey) and Carlton Quinter.
Married for 37 years, Bill was the husband of Sandy (Schaeffer) Quinter.
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George G. Hall
Feb 16, 2025
George G. Hall, 69, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, February 16th, at home.
Born in Long Island, NY on February 3, 1956, he was the son of the late Jacqueline (Moore) and George Hall.
Married 33 years, George was the widower of Janet Hall.
George is survived by his companion, Sharon Skrobak.
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