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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Constance M. Long
Feb 28, 2021
Constance M. "Connie" Long, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.
Born Sept. 28, 1944, in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Clifford B. and Mary A. (Runkewich) Bixler.
She was the wife of Bruce D. Long, whom she married in 1978.
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Sharon Ann (Blankenhorn) Koch
Feb 28, 2021
Sharon Ann Koch, 64, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, February 28th, at her residence. Born in Pottsville, on November 29, 1956, a daughter of the late Edith (Laubenstine) and Herman Blankenhorn. She was the wife of Keith P. Koch. She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven. She was employed at the Blue Mountain Middle School as...
Warren H. "Mickey" Bradley
Feb 28, 2021
Warren H. (Mickey) Bradley of Providence Place, passed away on February 28, 2021 at the Green Valley Nursing Home Pottsville, PA. He was born on June 28, 1925 in Lynbrook, NY to Benjamin and Helen Bradley.
After returning from WWII, where he served in the navy and saw action in the South Pacific, he married Betty Jane...

Lisa A. Prettyman
Feb 26, 2021
Lisa A. Prettyman, 58, of Middletown, DE passed away Friday, February 26th, at her mother's residence in Pine Grove. Born in Pine Grove,on November 9, 1962, a daughter of Ruth (Heffner) Barbetta wife of Richard, Pine Grove and Dave Moyer, Schuylkill Haven. She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and then attended Bloomsburg University where she got...
James L. Mckeone
Feb 22, 2021
James L. "Jim" McKeone, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, February 22nd, at his residence. Born in Pottsville,on March 6, 1942, a son of the late Margaret (Reber) and LeonardMcKeone. He was the husband of Allana M. (Nagle) McKeone. Jim was a graduate of Muhlenberg Township High School. He was the owner and founder of Plain N' Fancy...
Paul J. Bedway
Feb 21, 2021
Paul J. Bedway, Sr., 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, February 21st, at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born in Pottsville on November 7, 1939, he was a son of the late Charles Bedway, Sr. & Wilhelmina (Szilier) Bedway. He was the husband of Margaret F. (Forbes) Bedway. Paul was a graduate of Pottsville...
Patricia Ann Stackfleth
Feb 15, 2021
Patricia Ann Stackfleth, 63, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 15th, 2021. Patricia Ann Stackfleth was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 12th, 1957, to parents Mary Patricia Schanne and William E. Stackfleth. Both Navy veterans, Mary proudly served as a nurses aid in the Navy Reserve...

Laura May (Pugh) Reisenwitz
Feb 14, 2021
Laura May Reisenwitz, 61, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, February 14th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown. Born in East Stroudsburg, PA on December 9, 1959, she was a daughter of George E. Pugh, Sr., of East Stroudsburg, PA, and the late Sandra (Thek) Pugh. She was married to David William Reisenwitz.The couple shared 36 years of marriage together. In...
William R. "Hic" Schmitt
Feb 13, 2021
William R. "Hic" Schmitt, 86, of Pottsville, passed away Feb. 13, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.
Born Oct. 24, 1934, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Albert Schmitt Sr. and Elizabeth (Rosenberger) Schmitt. He was preceded by his wife of 31 years, Veronica (Barone) Schmitt.
He was employed...
Jacques R. Ebling
Feb 13, 2021
Jacques R. Ebling, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.
Born Sept. 18, 1932, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Dorothy (Moyer) and Clayton Ebling.
He was the husband of Verna M. (Trumbo) Ebling.
Jack was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School,...

Philip J. Swavely
Feb 11, 2021
Philip J. Swavely, 47, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, February 11th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born in Reading on March 6, 1973, he was a son of Irene (Nuss) Swavely Metz, and Paul Swavely. Philip was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School; and earned an Associate's Degree in Computer Technology from Berks Technical Institute. He had been...

Dorothy M. (Hauntsman) Dailey
Feb 9, 2021
Dorothy M. Dailey, 78, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 9th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident. Born in East Pensauken, NJ on June 24, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Frederick & Frances Josephine (Cendrowski) Hauntsman. She was the widow of James Victor Dailey, Sr. In addition to her parents...
Gary Lamar Schaeffer, Jr.
Feb 5, 2021
MSG Gary Lamar Schaeffer, Jr., 52, of New Ringgold, passed away Friday, February 5th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Pottsville,on July 20, 1968, a son of Gary L. Schaeffer, Sr., of Middleport and the late Sandra (Gradwell) Schaeffer. Garywas a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and graduated in 1986. He then enlisted in the 1068 th ...

Sharen S. (Reedy) Leymeister
Feb 2, 2021
Sharen S. Leymeister, 73, of Auburn, passed away February 2nd, at home. Born in Pottsville on May 27, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Norma (Shomper) Reedy. She was the widow of Gene C. Leymeister, Sr. Sharen was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Auburn....

Sandra L. (Roeder) Frey
Feb 1, 2021
Sandra L. Frey, age 76, of Summit Station, passed away Monday, February 1 at her residence. Born in Pottsville on September 29, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Harold C. And Helen E. (Weihe) Roeder. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1962 and then attended Empire Beauty School. She was employed by...

Albert O. Bittle
Jan 31, 2021
Albert O. Bittle, age 71, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, January 31st at Lehigh Valley Hospital, East Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on July 14, 1949, he was a son of the late Albert O. Bittle, Sr. & Violet (Dallago) Bittle. He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and Moravian College. Al was of the Protestant...
Josephine K. (Dallago) Dubick
Jan 30, 2021
Josephine K. Dubick, 90, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Saturday, January 30th, at home surrounded by her loving family.Born in Minersville on April 29, 1930, she was a daughter of the late David & Mary (Gallo) Dallago. She was the widow of John Dubick. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her...
Allen H. Neidlinger
Jan 28, 2021
Allen H. Neidlinger, 92, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away Thursday, January 28th, at Heatherwood Retirement Community, Honey Brook. Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on December 31, 1928, he was a son of the late Harry C. & Sarah A. (Zimmerman) Neidlinger. He was the widower of Irene (Reed) Neidlinger. In addition to his parents and wife, Al is...

Philomena H. (Celio) Pishock
Jan 27, 2021
Philomena H. Pishock, 102, formerly of Bridgeport, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 27th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.
Born in Bridgeport, PA on July 18, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Henry & Mary (Lombardo) Celio.
She was the widow of Charles Pishock.
...Lewis H. Lutz
Jan 26, 2021
Lewis H. Lutz, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 26th, at his residence. Born in Wayne Township,on January 18, 1940, a son of the late Marian (Reed) and Henry Lutz. He was a member of the first graduating class of Blue Mountain High School in 1957. He worked his whole life as a self employed farmer. Lewis...
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