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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Stephen D. Schaeffer

Stephen D. Schaeffer

Feb 16, 2023

Stephen D. Schaeffer, 67, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, February 16th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Stephen was born in Pottsville, PA on June 22, 1955, a son of the late Helen (Barnes) and Irvin Schaeffer.

He was the husband of Jo Ann (Pogash) Schaeffer.

He retired as a...

Kathryn Bowers

Kathryn Bowers

Feb 16, 2023

Kathryn Bowers, 83, of North Manheim Twp, passed away Thursday, February 16th, at her residence.

Kathryn was born in Pottsville, PA on July 26, 1939, a daughter of the late Evelyn I. (Kantner) and Lester S. Killian.

She was the widow of Charles W. Bowers who died December 24, 1993.

She was a...

Clayton G. (Butch) Minnich

Clayton G. (Butch) Minnich

Feb 12, 2023

Clayton G. (Butch) Minnich, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, February 12th, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County.

Clayton was born in PA on August 28, 1940, a son of the late George  Minnich.

He was the widower of Peggy  (Jackson) Minnich who died in 2020.

Butch last worked at Confer...

Richard W. (Wes) Naus

Richard W. (Wes) Naus

Feb 4, 2023

Richard W. (Wes) Naus, 61, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday February 4th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Wes was born in Holyoke, Mass on February 28, 1961, a son of Patricia A. (Vitelli) and Rollin  "Mike" Naus, of Schuylkill Haven.

He was the husband of Robyn  (Frickert) Naus to whom he was married...

Joan Y. Uhrin

Joan Y. Uhrin

Feb 1, 2023

Joan Y. Uhrin, 84, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, February 1st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair on March 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Victoria (Jersick)  and Joseph Stickloon.

She was the wife of Michael Uhrin.

After graduation from St. Clair High School,...

Fern C. (Moyer)  Staller

Fern C. (Moyer) Staller

Jan 29, 2023

Fern C. Staller, 95, formerly of Summit Station area passed away Sunday, January 29th, at Providence Place Retirement Community Pottsville.

Fern was born in South Manheim Twp., PA on April 27, 1927, a daughter of the late Lillie  Mae (Berger) and Thomas F. Moyer.

She was the widow of Sterling M. Staller. who died in...

Lois E. Becker

Lois E. Becker

Jan 28, 2023

Lois E. Becker, 84, of  Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, January 28th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Lois was born in Pottsville, PA on April 27, 1938, a daughter of the late Thelma (Heinbaugh) Heffner and David Heffner.

She was the widow of Robert Alan Becker Sr. who died in 2016. Also preceded her in death...

Shirley M. (Cooper)  Reichert

Shirley M. (Cooper) Reichert

Jan 25, 2023

Shirley M. Reichert, 89, of Pine Grove, passed away Wednesday, January 25th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on March 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Clara (Schnoke) Cooper and Theodore  Cooper.

Shirley enjoyed raising and racing pigeons. She was a member of the  Pine Grove Pigeon Club and served as...

Jay D. Lohman Sr.

Jay D. Lohman Sr.

Jan 22, 2023

Jay  D. Lohman , Sr., 84, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, January 22nd, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Jay  was born in Pottsville, on March 18, 1938, a son of the late Margaret E. (Boyer) and Jay M. Lohman.

He was the widower of Anita A. "Sis"  (Breslin) Lohman who died in 2012.

...

Larry L. Moyer

Larry L. Moyer

Jan 21, 2023

Larry L. Moyer, 72, of RD Pottsville, passed away Saturday, January 21st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St..

Larry was born in Allentown, PA on September 9, 1950 a son of the late Carrie (Moyer) and Charles Moyer.

He last worked as a Salesperson at Sears.

Larry was a Penn...

Rosemary F. (Motley)  Brensinger

Rosemary F. (Motley) Brensinger

Jan 19, 2023

Rosemary F. ( Motley) Brensinger, 92, of Willow Lake, passed away Thursday, January 19th, at her residence.

Born in Pottsville on April 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Green) and John Motley.

Rosemary was the wife of Gary  L. Brensinger Sr. to whom she was married 62 years.

In...

Roxanne K. Hoffman

Roxanne K. Hoffman

Jan 16, 2023

Roxanne K. Hoffman, 63, of Orwigsburg, passed away Monday, January 16th, at her residence with her family by her side.

Roxanne was born in Pottsville, PA on April 16, 1959, a daughter of the late Myrtle Krepps and AndrewYurenko.

She last worked at the Drivers License Photo Center Schuylkill Haven.  A graduate of...

Robert J. Zechman

Robert J. Zechman

Jan 15, 2023

Robert  J.  Zechman, 91, of New Ringgold, passed away Sunday, January 15th, at St. Luke's Hospital Miner's Campus, Coaldale, PA.

Born in Seltzer City, PA on May 16, 1931, he was the son of the late Vera (Drye) and LeRoy Zechman.

Robert was the husband of Darlene M. (Reedy) Zechman. They celebrated there 50th wedding...

Florence M. Moyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...