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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Raydelle I. (Knoll)  Gerber

Raydelle I. (Knoll) Gerber

Aug 25, 2021

Raydelle I. Gerber, 85, formerly of Friedensburg, passed away Wednesday, August 25th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, where she had been a resident. Born in Friedensburg on October 14, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Arthur & Maude (Boughter) Knoll. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Gerber. The couple was married 69 years....

James L. "Jamie" Edwards

James L. "Jamie" Edwards

Aug 23, 2021

James L. "Jamie" Edwards, 50, of Cressona, PA, passed away August 23rd at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.

Jamie was born in Tacoma, Washington on January 4, 1971, a son of Wayne & Betty (Tibbs) Edwards, of Delhi, LA.

He was the husband of Amy Louise (Rothhaar) Edwards to whom he...

Joseph Sobol, Jr.

Joseph Sobol, Jr.

Aug 20, 2021

Joseph Sobol, Jr., 88, of New Ringgold, passed away Friday, August 20th, at his residence.

Born in Wilkes Barre, on May 10, 1933, a son of the late Sophie and Joseph  Sobol, Sr.

He was the husband of Rosalee "Peppy" (Schell) Sobol, of 36 years.

He served...

Vanco Michail Georgevic

Vanco Michail Georgevic

Aug 15, 2021

Vanco Michail Georgevic, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, August 15th, at home. Born in Velmevci, Macedonia on October 17, 1950, he was a son of the late Michail & Lubica (Stojanovska) Georgevic. Vanco and his family moved to the United States from the former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia (now called North Macedonia), and arrived on August 16, 1966.  ...

Kenneth George Rumble

Kenneth George Rumble

Aug 14, 2021

Kenneth George Rumble, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, at his residence.

Born Jan. 14, 1935, in Schuylkill Haven, he was a son of the late Maude (Rumble) and Fred Zerbe. He was the husband of Rosemary (Dinger) Rumble.

He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1952. He...

Michele A. (Napoli)  Seiders

Michele A. (Napoli) Seiders

Aug 12, 2021

Michele A. Seiders, 54, of Minersville, passed away Thursday, August 12th, at home. Born in Minersville on January 14, 1967, she was a daughter of the late Santo & Janice (Updegrove) Napoli. She was the wife of Ronald R. Seiders. Michele was of the Catholic faith; a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, until its closing. Her favorite...

Mark A. Renninger

Mark A. Renninger

Aug 11, 2021

Mark A. Renninger, 60, of Cressona, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born July 26, 1961, in Pottsville, Mark was a son of the late Clarence Renninger and M. Helen Moyer, who recently passed away April 6, 2021.

In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death...

Gary L. Kramer

Gary L. Kramer

Aug 9, 2021

Gary L. Kramer, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, August 9th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville on May 31, 1939, he was a son of the late Merrit & Eleanor (Butz) Kramer. He was the husband of Patricia Ann (Glore) Kramer. The couple was married 56 years. Gary was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School....

Ann M. Daniels

Ann M. Daniels

Aug 8, 2021

Ann M. Daniels, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Sunday, August 8th, at home. Born in Carlisle, PA on November 29, 1947, she was a daughter of Dorothy (Hippensteel) Mohler, of Newville, PA, and the late Ralph Mohler. Ann had a love for pot bellied pigs and a passion for educating people about them. She was an officer...

Helen E. (Cabashinsky)  Liberto

Helen E. (Cabashinsky) Liberto

Aug 3, 2021

Helen E. Liberato, 83, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, August 3rd, at Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center, Shenandoah. Born in Pottsville, on February 5, 1938, a daughter of the late Helen (Fox) and Albert Cabashinsky. She was the widow of Salvatore Liberato. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. She was a graduate of Pottsville...

Vera L. Mcafee

Vera L. Mcafee

Aug 3, 2021

Vera L. McAfee, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, August 3rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Glen Lyon, PA on November 24, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Durwood H. & Mary K. (Belles) Smith. She was the widow of Donald E. McAfee, who passed away April 29, 1987....

Scott Alan Schwartz

Scott Alan Schwartz

Aug 2, 2021

Scott Alan Schwartz, 60, of Auburn, passed away Monday, August 2nd, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, on June 25, 1961, a son of the late Jeanette (Geary) and Paul Schwartz.

He was the husband of Lisa B. (Banta) Schwartz, whom he married on June 4, 1999.

...

Nancy Reese

Nancy Reese

Aug 1, 2021

Nancy Reese, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, August 1st, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair, on September 29, 1939, a daughter of the late Agnes (Jones)  and John "Jack"  Reese.

She was formerly active at Bethlehem Baptist, St Clair and attended First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven....

Lori A. (Boyer)  Lehman

Lori A. (Boyer) Lehman

Aug 1, 2021

Lori Lehman, 60, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, August 1st, at her residence. Born in Montgomery County, on March 15, 1961, a daughter of Mary Ann (Guers) and Theron Wesley Boyer, of Friedensburg. She was the wife of Dean R. Lehman. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and then attended business school. She was currently...

Wilma M. (Butts)  Wagner

Wilma M. (Butts) Wagner

Jul 25, 2021

Wilma M. Wagner, 87, of Cressona, passed away Sunday, July 25th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Cressona on February 3, 1934, she was a daughter of the late William A. & Mary E. (Padlock) Butts. She was the widow of Carl F. Wagner. Wilma was a 1952 Cressona High School graduate. She was formerly employed by Ace Storm...

Charlotte A. (Yost)  Moyer

Charlotte A. (Yost) Moyer

Jul 24, 2021

Charlotte A. Moyer, 79, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, July 24th, at Geisinger/St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville on November 15, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Mervin & Dorothy (Berger) Yost. She was the wife of Luther H. Moyer, Sr. Charlotte was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven. She also belonged to the...

Scott Irvin Fleagle

Scott Irvin Fleagle

Jul 24, 2021

Scott Irvin Fleagle passed away on July 24, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Bainbridge, and sons Benjamin and Jackson Fleagle.

Scott was born in Reading, PA in 1954 to the late Ray H. Fleagle Jr. and the late Lillian Smith Fleagle. He was the fifth of eight children, all of whom remain close...

Richard G. Hartzell

Richard G. Hartzell

Jul 21, 2021

Richard G. Hartzell, 83, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, July 21, at Geisinger St. Luke's Medical Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Bloomsburg, on May 2, 1938, he was a son of the late Christina (Gallen) and William Hartzell.

He was the husband of Margaret "Peggy" (Sutton) Hartzell.

He was a member of St. Paul's...

Thomas B. Ditzler

Thomas B. Ditzler

Jul 16, 2021

Thomas B. Ditzler, 79, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Friday, July 16th, at home surrounded by family. Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on January 28, 1942, he was a son of the late Solomon Dewey Ditzler & Bessie (Sterner) Ditzler. He was the husband of Patricia L. (Dullard) Ditzler. Tom was of the Lutheran faith. He was formerly employed...

John F. Potlunas

John F. Potlunas

Jul 13, 2021

John F. Potlunas, 69, of Pottsville, PA passed away Tuesday, July 13th, at his daughter's home in Bellefonte, PA. Born in Pottsville on February 18, 1952, he was a son of the late Frank & Olga (Visintainer) Potlunas. He was the widower of Michelle J. (Horan) Potlunas, who passed away June 20, 2009. In addition to his wife, John...