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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Maureen T. (Reilly) Gerhard
Aug 2, 2023
Maureen T. Gerhard, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd, at home surrounded by family.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 18, 1938, she was the only daughter of the late Joseph S. & Mary F. (Hennely) Reilly.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years,...
Glenn W. Kerschner
Jul 31, 2023
Glenn W. Kerschner, 90, of Cressona, passed away Monday, July 31, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg.
Born May 13, 1933, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Charles and Annie (Keller) Kerschner.
Glenn was the widower of Jane L. (Mengel) Kerschner.
He was a former member of St. John's United Church...
Kathleen A. Davis
Jul 30, 2023
Kathleen A. Davis, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Sunday, July 30th, at home.
Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Owen H. & Elizabeth M. (Wolfgang) Kehler.
She was the widow of John P. Davis, who passed away in August, 2005.
In addition to her parents and husband, Kay is...
Betty J. Hill Keenan
Jul 23, 2023
Betty J. Hill Keenan, 96, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, July 23, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born Sept. 6, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Verda Reber.
She was the widow of William H. Hill.
Betty was also preceded in death by brothers, Darwin, Robert, Reynold and Russ Reber.
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Claude J. "Firp" Schaeffer
Jul 22, 2023
Claude J. "Firp" Schaeffer, 91, of Pine Grove, passed away Saturday, July 22nd, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on October 23, 1931, he was a son of the late Sameul & Sadie (Wagner) Schaeffer.
He is the widower of the late Catherine M. (Thompson) Schaeffer.
Claude served in...
Donald C. Paxson, Jr.
Jul 18, 2023
Donald C. Paxson, Jr., 54, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, July 18th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on May 17, 1969, he was the beloved son of Donald C. Paxson, Sr. and Jacqueline Ann (Morgan) Paxson, Schuylkill Haven.
Donald was a 1990 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, & Schuylkill...
Twila E. (Seigfried) Reber
Jul 14, 2023
Twila E. Reber of Wernersville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2023. She was 104 years old. Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA, on May 17, 1919, she was a daughter of Henry & Annie (Reichert) Seigfried. Twila was the loving wife of Aaron M. Reber, who passed away in 1995. They had been married...
Betty J. (Phillips) Tobash
Jul 14, 2023
Betty J. Tobash, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Friday, July 14, at her residence.
Born April 15, 1928, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Sadie (Boyer) and Howard Phillips.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, family was always...
Francis J. Snyder
Jul 12, 2023
Francis Joseph Snyder, 80, Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 12th, at home.
Born in Reevesdale, PA on December 18, 1942, he was a son of the late Joseph & Catherine (Mellen) Snyder.
He attended Tamaqua schools.
Francis had worked as a truck driver for J. Pohronezny...
Clara E. Mager
Jul 10, 2023
Clara E. Mager, 95, of Cressona, passed away Monday, July 10th, at home.
Born in Cressona on January 31, 1928, she was a daughter of the late J. Edward & Mabel Mae (Leuschner) Kephart.
She was the widow of John Mager, who passed away in 1974.
In addition to her parents and husband,...
Michael A. Klembara
Jul 10, 2023
Michael Andrew Klembara, Coal Township native and beloved father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and referee passed away July 10, 2023. He was 56 years old.
Michael was born in August of 1966 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to Jane and Michael Klembara. Affectionately known as “Scoop” during his youth, he was a 1984 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes...
Angela J. Miller
Jul 7, 2023
Angela J. Miller, 53, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, July 7th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Pottsville on November 21, 1969, she was the daughter of Alvin J. & Betty Miller, of Schuylkill Haven. In addition to her parents, Angela is also survived by her daughter, Sara Miller.
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Nickolis J. Kimmel
Jul 5, 2023
Nickolis J. Kimmel, 23, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, July 5th, at home.
Born in Frystown, PA on November 2, 1999, he was the son of Jason and Michelle (Noecker) Kimmel of Auburn.
Nick attended Blue Mountain High School.
He was a member of Steigerwalts Church of God, McKeansburg.
In addition...
Garry Robert Yeich, Sr.
Jul 5, 2023
Garry Robert Yeich, Sr., 77, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, July 5th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville on April 23, 1946, he was a son of the late Samuel & Velma (Shoener) Yeich.
He was the husband of Carolyn Lynn (Leiby) Yeich.
Garry...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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