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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Nancy L. (Knoll) Rauenzahn
Feb 9, 2022
Nancy L. Rauenzahn, 82, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, February 9th, at Orwigsburg Center. Born in Friedensburg, on January 18, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Arthur & Maude (Boughter) Knoll. She was the widow of Richard D. Rauenzahn. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1957. She retired from Argo Mills in...
Rosalee (Schell) Sobol
Feb 5, 2022
Rosalee "Peppy" Sobol, 74, of New Ringgold, PA passed away Saturday, February 5th, at her son's residence in Reading, PA. Born in Reading on December 8, 1947, she was a daughter of the late James I. Schell, Sr. & Stella (Kerns) Schell. She was the widow of Joseph Sobol, Jr. who preceded her in death August 20, 2021. Rosalee...
Lillie A. (Ney) Schwartz
Feb 4, 2022
Lillie A. Schwartz, 98, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Friday, February 4th, at Luther Ridge, Pottsville; joining the family and The Lord she loved so much.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on September 6, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Menton & Carrie (Weaver) Ney.
She was the widow...
Anna Louise (Steffie) Butler
Jan 31, 2022
Anna Louise Butler, 79, of Pine Grove, peacefully left the earth on January 31st, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Health in Pottsville.
Born in Lebanon on January 4, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Eva (Osachuck) Steffie of Auburn.
Anna attended Auburn and Schuylkill Haven Schools, finishing early to care for her...
Doris Marie (Eckert) Willhoyte
Jan 31, 2022
Doris Marie Willhoyte, 93, of Summit Station, passed away Monday, January 31st, at home. Born in Auburn on May 17, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Elwood & Anna (Petry) Eckert. She was the widow of Raymond H. "Pappy" Willhoyte; who passed away in 2011. In addition to her parents and husband she is also preceded in...
Roger Edward Bailey
Jan 30, 2022
Roger Edward Bailey, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Pottsville with his son, daughter, and his dog Squiggy at his side. Roger was born in Philadelphia on February 3, 1936, the only child of Samuel E. Bailey and Mildred V. (Ware) Bailey. He attended Philadelphia schools growing up and inspired by his father’s military service during World...
Floyd M. Seltzer
Jan 28, 2022
Floyd M. Seltzer, Sr., 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, January 28th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. Born in Orwigsburg on October 23, 1939, he was a son of the late John & Mildred (Sterner) Seltzer. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Holben) Seltzer to whom he was married 61 years. Floyd was a graduate of Auburn High...
Pamela Fox (Fox) Purcell
Jan 26, 2022
Pamela Fox Purcell, 69, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Pottsville, on Nov. 30, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Robert N. and Paulette E. (Eroh) Fox.
Pamela was a graduate of Pottsville High School and Kutztown University.
Having worked as...
Ellen Louise (Hughes) Clauser
Jan 25, 2022
Ellen Louise Clauser, 79, formerly of Wayne Township, passed away Tuesday, January 25th, at Providence Place of Pine Grove. Born in Philadelphia on October 12, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Hughes, Sr. & Eva (Fidler) Hughes. She was the widow of Paul F. Clauser, Jr., her husband of 55 years. Together, the couple had enjoyed...
Catherine G. (Geiger) Kramer
Jan 23, 2022
Catherine G. Kramer, 90, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, January 23rd, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was the widow of Lewis L. Kramer, to whom she was married 51 years. Born in Pottsville on February 22, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Howard Geiger, Sr. & Mary (Tomack) Geiger. Catherine attended Pottsville Area School District. She had...
Joanne Marie Yarrish
Jan 19, 2022
Joanne Marie Yarrish, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 19th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Saint Clair, PA on January 7, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Hoffer) Burke, wife of the late Joseph T. Burke. She was the widow of John J. Yarrish who passed...
Gemma G. (Sites) Geary
Jan 16, 2022
Gemma G. Geary, 62, of Wayne Township, passed away Sunday, January 16 at her residence.
Born in Pottsville, on July 27, 1959, a daughter of the late June (Kulp) and Willard Sites.
She was the wife of Keith "Butch" Geary.
She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ Cressona and...
Glenda J. (Kerschner) Gehman
Jan 16, 2022
Glenda J. Gehman, 67, of Mohrsville, PA, passed away Sunday, January 16th, at home.
Born in Pottsville, PA on October 19, 1954, she was a daughter of Glenn Kerschner, of Cressona, and the late Jane (Mengel) Kerschner.
She was the loving wife of Dennis M. Gehman.
Glenda...
Mary Louise (Hughes) Staller
Jan 12, 2022
Mary Louise Staller, 86, formerly of Cressona, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Pottsville, on Nov. 18, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Schroding) Hughes.
She was the widow of David Lee Staller, who passed away in 1996.
In...
Erma A. (Ney) Phillips
Jan 11, 2022
Erma A. Phillips, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 11th, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on August 21, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Clarence B. & Lillian (Hummel) Ney. She was the widow of Melvin A. Phillips who preceded her in death on November 7, 2015. In addition to...
Sean Michael Myers
Jan 11, 2022
Sean Michael Myers, 45, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 11th, surrounded by his loving family. Sean was married to the love of his life, Erin Marie (Nevadomsky) Myers in 2008. Together, Sean & Erin have a son, Aiden Michael Myers, and twin daughters, Elizabeth Ann Myers & Lily Veronica Myers. Sean is preceded in...
James E. Dunnigan, Sr.
Jan 9, 2022
James E. Dunnigan, Sr., 84, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, January 9th, at Pottsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on June 16, 1937, he was a son of the late Joseph Dunnigan, Sr. & Anna (Buehler) Dunnigan. He was the husband of Barbara M. (Fritz) Dunnigan. The couple shared 53 years of marriage. Jim was...
Dale A. Schaeffer
Jan 6, 2022
Dale A. Schaeffer, 85, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.
Born Aug. 4, 1936, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Sadie Schaeffer.
He was the widower of Sylvia J. (Koenig) Schaeffer.
He was a member of Grace Evangelical Free Church, Cressona, and had...
Erwin O. Beck
Jan 5, 2022
Erwin O. Beck , 90, of Ridge Road, Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2022. Born on November 9, 1931 in Freiburg, Germany, he was the son of the late Ida (Handschuh) Beck and Josef Beck. Erwin was the loving husband of Erna (Karle) Beck, with whom he just shared 65 years of marriage on December...
Kenneth W. Wingle
Jan 3, 2022
Kenneth W. Wingle, 66, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, January 3rd, at home unexpectedly. Born in Pottsville on July 17, 1955, he was a son of the late Gerald J. Wingle, Sr. & Blanche G. (Rich) Wingle. He was a 1973 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. Kenn was a faithful member of Word of Life Baptist Church,...
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