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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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,...
Richard J. Bilinski
Dec 12, 2022
Richard “Dick” J. Bilinski, 88, formerly of Auburn, passed away Monday, Dec. 12, at Providence Place Senior Living, Pine Grove. Born July 15, 1934, in Philadelphia, Richard was a son of the late Katherine and Joseph Bilinski. He was preceded in death by his sister, Olga Hess, and brother, Donald. Richard’s wife, Helen Gloria (New), passed away in...
Catherine R. Whalen
Dec 11, 2022
Catherine R. Whalen, 97, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Landingville passed away Sunday, December 11th, at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Catherine was born in Duncott, on May 12, 1925, a daughter of the late Catherine (Rosetta) and William Brensinger and a step mother Vesta Dinger Brensinger.
She was the widow of Francis R. Whalen who died...
Marc C. Benedict
Dec 9, 2022
Marc C. Benedict, 56, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, December 9th, at home.
Marc was born in Pottsville, PA on October 29, 1966, the son of Joan (Jelus) Benedict, of Mt. Carmel, PA and the late Anthony Benedict Sr, of Palo Alto.
Marc was a graduate of Pottsville High School and attended Millersville...
Dennis A. Levan
Dec 8, 2022
Dennis A. Levan, 77, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, December 8th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hosptial, Orwigsburg.
Dennis was born in Pottsville, on September 2, 1945, a son of the late Irene (Schwartz) and Alvin Levan.
He was the husband of Louise Levan to whom he was married 55 years.
Preceded in...
Helen B. Koperna
Dec 5, 2022
Helen B. Koperna, 93, formerly of Schuylkill Haven passed away Monday, December 5th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pottsville.
Helen was born in Pottsville, PA on August 30, 1929, a daughter of the late Helen B. (Roeder) Koperna and Charles E. Bowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Koperna who died...
Jane Deibert
Dec 5, 2022
Jane C. Deibert, 94, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, December 5th, at home.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on December 20, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Alma (Yeich) and Willis Deibert.
Jane graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School. After graduation, she began her career with the Schuylkill Haven Trust Co. where she...
Sterling R. “Dick” Boyer
Dec 3, 2022
Sterling R. "Dick" Boyer, 77, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
...
Stanley M. Noll
Dec 2, 2022
Stanley M. Noll, 74, of Auburn, passed away Friday, December 2nd, at Geisinger St Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in West Reading on May 31, 1948, he was the son of the late Daisy M. (Scheuring) and William E. Noll.
He was the husband of Donna S. (White) Noll.
Stan was a member of...
Hannah Lea (Frey) Krammes
Nov 30, 2022
Hannah Lea Krammes, 94, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, November 30th, at her granddaughter Bobbi Lea's residence.
She was born in Deiberts Valley, Schuylkill Haven, PA on July 14, 1928, a daughter of the late Dorothy Miller and Paul Frey.
Hannah Lea was the widow of Paul Krammes who died in 1985.
...
Heather L. (Lutsey) Frantz
Nov 28, 2022
Heather Lutsey Frantz’s life journey began on May 28, 1981. Her far to brief time with us ended on November 28th after a courageous near-9 year battle with brain cancer. She was an inspiring trooper throughout the long ordeal. As a believer, she was welcomed into paradise for a well-earned respite by her paternal and maternal grandparents along with...
Holly Elizabeth Gerlesky
Nov 24, 2022
Holly Elizabeth Gerlesky, 31, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 24th, at home.
Born in NJ, on March 1, 1991, she was the daughter of Denise Mylon and Edward Gerlesky.
After graduating from Blue Mountain, Holly worked at FedEx in Auburn.
In addition to her parents, Holly is survived by a daughter, Athena...
Holly E. Gerlesky
Nov 24, 2022
Holly Elizabeth Gerlesky, 31, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 24th, at home.
Born in NJ, on March 1, 1991, she was the daughter of Denise Mylon and EdwardGerlesky.
After graduating from Blue Mountain, Holly worked at FedEx in Auburn.
In addition to her parents, Holly is survived by a daughter, Athena Zelinsky,...
Raeanna Rupp
Nov 23, 2022
Raeanna A. Rupp, 87, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, November 23rd, at Seton Manor.
Raeanna was born in Pine Grove, PA on September 21, 1935, a daughter of the late Elvena (Mease) and Arthur Rupp.
Raeanna was a member of St. John's UCC Orwigsburg.
She previously worked with a computer billing company for...
Stephen T. Mollick
Nov 22, 2022
Stephen T. Mollick, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, November 22nd, at his residence. .
Stephen was born in Pottsville, PA on October 24, 1942, a son of the late Anna Marie (Novack) and Steven Mollick.
He was the husband of Patricia A. (Polinsky) Mollick.
He was a member of St. Ambrose...
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