Schuylkill County, PA Funeral Home Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituaries for our Funeral Homes in Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven & Cressona
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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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Florence M. Moyer
Jan 14, 2023
Florence M. Moyer, 102, formerly of Cressona, passed away Saturday, January 14th, at Orangeville Nursing and Rehab, Orangeville, PA.
She was born in Pottsville on June 8, 1920.
She was the wife of the late Lester L. Moyer.
In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters,...
Robert Earl Beck
Jan 11, 2023
Robert Earl Beck, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 11th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.
Born in Beckville, north of Cressona, on December 2, 1936, he was the son of the late Myrtle M. (Miller) and J. Edward Beck.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by...
Pauline Jones
Jan 8, 2023
Pauline Jones, 82, of New Ringgold, PA away Sunday, January 8th, at her residence with her family by her side.
Pauline was born in Pottsville, PA on July 27, 1940, a daughter of the late Mary Trubilla and Vincent Bartashus.
She was the widow of William A. Jones who died May 11, 2022 also preceded...
Betty L. Smith
Dec 29, 2022
Betty L. Smith, 96, of Cressona, passed away Thursday, December 29th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Reading on February 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Hartman) and Daniel Moyer. Betty was the widow of Calvin T. Smith. She was a saleswoman at the Goodwill in Robesonia. Betty is survived by two daughters,...

Dolores "Penny" E. Gerber
Dec 27, 2022
Dolores "Penny" E. Gerber, 83, passed away at Broad Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Carolyn G. Krammes
Dec 26, 2022
Carolyn G. Krammes, 79, of Muncy, formerly of Schuylkill Haven passed away Monday, December 26th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Carolyn was born in Pottsville, PA on October 24, 1943, a daughter of the late Margaret (Glasser)and WalterArchibald.
She was the wife of Kenneth W. Krammes.
She was the Co - Owner of...

George E. Krauch
Dec 24, 2022
George Edwin Krauch, 69, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, December 24th, at his residence.
George was born in Phildelphia, PA on August 19, 1953, a son of the late Margaret (Holland) and Charles Krauch.
He retired from Columbia Casket Company Schuylkill Haven. Also worked Hahn Fire Apparatus until closing.
He graduated from Hamburg...
Doris R. Harley
Dec 24, 2022
Doris R. Harley, 81, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, December 24th, at daughter Jennifer's home, Port Carbon.
Doris was born in Pottsville, PA on July 11, 1941, a daughter of the late Helen (McGuire) and Earl Zimmerman.
She worked as a Sales Associate at Boscov's Department Store, Pottsville.
Doris enjoyed going to the...
Susan Mae (Miller) March
Dec 23, 2022
Susan Mae March, 72, of Georgetown Texas, passed away Friday, December 23rd, at home. Susan was born in Pottsville, PA on July 4, 1950, a daughter of Ada (Ebling) Miller, of Shoemakersville and the late Robert C. Miller. She was the wife of Craig W. March. Graduate of Blue Mountain High School Class of 1968 Susan is survived by...
Martin J. "Marty" Luckenbill
Dec 23, 2022
Martin J. (Marty) Luckenbill, 68, of Landingville, passed away Friday, December 23rd, at his residencs with his family by his side.
Martin was born in Pottsville, PA on September 27, 1954, a son of the late Hattie (Zimmerman) Luckenbille and Raymond Luckenbill.
He was the husband of Bonnie (Yakimo) Luckenbill to whom he...

Marguerite "Marge" (Knorr) Yourshaw
Dec 23, 2022
Marguerite (Marge) Yourshaw (nee Knorr) of Pottsville died December 20, 2022 at Geisinger/St. Lukes’s Hospital in Orwigsburg, PA. She was 93 years old.
Preceding her in death were her parents George and Margaret (nee Sidler) Knorr; her husband of 62 years, Joseph Yourshaw; her daughter, Virginia Miller; her sister, Betty Davis; and her son-in-law Howard Blackwell.
...Barry L. Gassert
Dec 22, 2022
Barry Lee Gassert, 73, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, December 22nd at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.
Barry was born in Pottsville, PA on September 17, 1949, a son of the late Hilda (Krammer) Gassert.
In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his daughter Staci Gassert.
Barry is...
Marcus H Schneck
Dec 20, 2022
Marcus H. Schneck, 66, of Hamburg, died Dec. 20 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was born in Pottsville, son of the late Bruce F. and Ruth (Herb) Schneck, and was raised in Muir near Tower City. He graduated from Williams Valley High School in 1974 and earned a bachelor of arts degree in communications/journalism from Shippensburg University...

Raydelle C. Coller
Dec 20, 2022
Raydelle C. Coller, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 20th, at her residence.
Born in Pottsville on December 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Hannah (Doretta) Loy and Raymond Loy.
She was the widow of Edward Coller.
Raydelle was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and was...

Donna Marie (Weir) Albitz
Dec 20, 2022
Donna Marie Albitz, 58, of North Manheim Township, passed away Tuesday, December 20th, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Pottsville on November 5, 1964, she was a daughter of Judith (Updegrove) Seaman, of Minersville, and the late Earl Weir. She was the loving wife of Kenneth W. Albitz; and devoted mother of twins, Coltin & Caitlyn Albitz....

George J. Beccaria, Iii
Dec 19, 2022
George J. Beccaria, III, 80, of Lenhartsville, passed away Monday, December 19th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Lehigh County.
George was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 3, 1942, a son of the late Helen (Petko) and George J. Beccaria, Jr.
He was the husband of Carol Lee (Culbert) Beccaria.
George was a...
John R. Neyer
Dec 17, 2022
John R. Neyer, Sr, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, December 17th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA.
John was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on April 11, 1940, a son of the late Margaret (Hulet) and Albert C. Neyer, Sr.
He was the husband of Linda L. (Scheipe) Neyer to he was married...
Bruce James Macdonald
Dec 16, 2022
Bruce James MacDonald, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, December 16th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Bruce was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 25, 1946, a son of the late Margaret (Wolf) and Harold MacDonald. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart. Bruce was...
Joseph M. Purcell
Dec 13, 2022
Joseph M. Purcell, Jr., 73, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, December 13th, at his residence. Joseph was born in Pottsville, PA on March 3, 1949, a son of the late Catherine (Koury) and Joseph M. Purcell, Sr. Joe preceded in death by his wife Pamela (Fox) Purcell who died Jan 26, 2022 and a sister Ellen Brier who died...
John M. "Butch" Mcshaw
Dec 12, 2022
John Michael (Butch) McShaw, 82, of Auburn, passed away Monday, December 12th, at home. John was born in Pottsville, PA on December 17, 1939, a son of the late Margaret (Williams) and Michael McShaw. He was preceded in death by his wife June (Reber) McShaw who died October 1, 2016 and a son Jason McShaw who died May 2,...
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