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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Jeremy K. Snoke

Jeremy K. Snoke

Apr 10, 2022

Jeremy K. Snoke, 35, of Friedensburg passed away Sunday, April 10th, at his residence.

Jeremy was born in Manheim, PA on July 30, 1986, a son of Dianna (Ringler) and Lynn Snoke, of Schuylkill Haven.

He was the husband of Lauren Ann (Hill) Snoke.

He worked as a loader at Walmart Distribution Center....

Julia (Rodnick)  Silfies

Julia (Rodnick) Silfies

Apr 10, 2022

Julia Silfies, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, April 10th, at home. Born in Pottsville on December 26, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Julia (Worchick) Rodnick. She was the widow of Harold M. Silfies, Sr. who passed away March 28, 2004. In addition to her parents and husband, Julia is also preceded in...

Richard T. Southam

Richard T. Southam

Apr 8, 2022

Richard T. Southam, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, April 8th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Tamaqua on July 19, 1945, he was a son of the late Leo Wagner & Elizabeth T. (Huntzinger) Dreher. He late wife, Sharon (Weaver) Southam passed away November 14, 2021. In addition to his parents and wife, he is...

John W. Vermuelen

John W. Vermuelen

Mar 27, 2022

John W. Vermuelen, 76, passed away Sunday, March 27th, at Pottsville Health & Rehabilitation Center, Pottsville, PA.

John was born to his late parents, John & Violet (Bauder) Vermuelen in Coopersburg, PA on June 16, 1945.

He was the widower of Mabel Anna (Guldin) Vermuelen.

John had...

Terry L. Heffner

Terry L. Heffner

Mar 24, 2022

Terry L. Heffner, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, March 24th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Schuylkill Haven on September 1, 1942, he was a son of the late Lewis C. & Grace A. (Fidler) Heffner. In addition to his parents, Terry is also preceded in death by his sister, Helen...

Michael L. Christy

Michael L. Christy

Mar 24, 2022

Michael L. Christy, 54, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, March 24th, at home. Born in Abington Township, PA on November 24, 1967, he was a son of the late F. Lynn & Sylvia Louise (Mull) Christy. He married Candy A. (Witman) Christy on June 1, 2013. Mike graduated in 1985 from Methacton High School. He earned his bachelor's...

Edwin I. Nagle

Edwin I. Nagle

Mar 19, 2022

Edwin I. Nagle, 72, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, March 19th, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, on August 9, 1949, a son of the late Ada (Yeich) and Oscar Nagle. He was the widower of Louise (Boyer) Nagle. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, North Bend. He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School...

Chester A. Arnold, Sr.

Chester A. Arnold, Sr.

Mar 18, 2022

Chester A. Arnold Sr., 88, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Friday, March 18, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born Sept. 14, 1933, in New Castle, he was a son of the late H. Esther (Reynolds) and Alden McBride.

He was the husband of Barbara J. (Manuel) Arnold. They celebrated 65 years of marriage.

He...

June Janet (Bauscher)  Flatt

June Janet (Bauscher) Flatt

Mar 17, 2022

June Janet Flatt, 84, of 91 East Rauschs Road, New Ringgold, Schuylkill County, widow of John A. Brumbach, Blandon, died Tuesday afternoon at approximately 3.22 pm in PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre, where she had been a patient since March 17.

Born in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Reading, in 1938, she was a daughter of George A....

Joyce L. (Trumbo)  Shuey

Joyce L. (Trumbo) Shuey

Mar 13, 2022

Joyce L. Shuey, 85, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, March 13, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born on Jan. 5, 1937, in North Manheim Twp., she was a daughter of the late Joseph D. Trumbo Sr. and Arlene (Bennecoff) Trumbo.

She was the widow of Gilbert D. Shuey.

In addition to her...

Reese Donmoyer

Reese Donmoyer

Mar 11, 2022

Reese Donmoyer, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, March 11, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born on June 6, 1932, in Tremont, he was a son of the late Russell and Sarah H. (Dinger) Donmoyer.

He married Anna (Rushanan) Donmoyer on July 8, 1952; his loving wife of 68 years.

Reese attended Tremont...

Arlene May (Yeich)  Fabian

Arlene May (Yeich) Fabian

Mar 11, 2022

Arlene May Fabian, 84, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, March 11th, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill Assited Living, Pottsville. Born in Cressona on April 11, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Stella (Alspach) Yeich. She was the widow of Steven J. Fabian, who passed away August 24, 2000. In addition to her parents,...

Gene G. Grubel

Gene G. Grubel

Mar 8, 2022

Gene G. Grubel, 57, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 8th, at home. Born in New York, NY on September 20, 1964, he was a son of the late Geraldine (Wysoki) Grubel. He was the widower of Kimberly J. (Svenson) Grubel, who passed away March 9, 2009. In addition to his wife and mother, Gene is also preceded...

Lamar F. Schuler, Sr.

Lamar F. Schuler, Sr.

Mar 8, 2022

Lamar F. Schuler Sr., 91, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 8, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Emmaus, on Aug. 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Eva A. (Shafer) and Preston Schuler.

He was the widower of Dorine (Schaeffer) and Anna (Rhodes).

He was a member of St. Ambrose...

Ilene B. (Keith)  Bott

Ilene B. (Keith) Bott

Mar 4, 2022

Ilene B. Bott, 78, of North Manheim Township, passed away Friday, March 4th, at home. Born in Van Ormer, PA on December 22, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Elmer & Vidolia (Beers) Keith. She was the widow of Richard T. Bott. Ilene was a Reade Township High School graduate; Class of 1961. She had been employed...

Teresa R. Etherington

Teresa R. Etherington

Mar 2, 2022

Teresa R. Etherington, 70, of Pottsville, died March 2nd, at home.

Funeral Service will be held March 9th at 10:30 AM at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona; with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 AM.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville

Joseph John Wojciechowsky

Joseph John Wojciechowsky

Mar 1, 2022

Joseph John Wojciechowsky

Joseph John Wojciechowsky, 77, of North Manehim Twp., passed away Tuesday, March 1st, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, on March 18, 1944, a son of the late Antionette M. (DeStefano) and Fred Wojciechowsky. He was the husband of Beverly R. (Boltz) Wojciechowsky. He attended St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church Schuylkill Haven. Joe was...

Shirley Mae (Silfies)  Fidler

Shirley Mae (Silfies) Fidler

Feb 28, 2022

Shirley Mae Fidler, 85, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday, February 28th, at home. Born in Pottsville on May 21, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Guy & Marie (Palsgrove) Silfies. She recently celebrated 62 years of marriage to her husband, Arlin Lloyd Fidler. Shirley attended Palo Alto schools. She had worked for S. S. Weis clothing...

Cynthia Marie Kurtz

Cynthia Marie Kurtz

Feb 27, 2022

Cynthia Marie Kurtz, 59, of Havertown and Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, February 27th, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born in Waynesburg, on April 1, 1962, a daughter of Joan (Sotzin) Kurtz, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Sydney Kurtz. Cynthia graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School, class of 1980. She then attended Penn State University where she received...

Marie (Wagner)  Brown

Marie (Wagner) Brown

Feb 26, 2022

Marie Brown, 104, of   Lebanon, passed away Saturday, February 26th, at Cedar Haven HealthCare Center, Lebanon. Born in North Manheim Twp. on December 6, 1917, a daughter of the late Agnes (Yeich) and Mason Wagner. She was the widow of George W. Strauch and her second husband Lewis F. Brown. She was a graduate of Cressona High School, Class...