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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Gerald L. Boyer
Jan 26, 2021
Gerald L. Boyer, 77, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, January 26th, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on May 23, 1943, he was a son of the late Lamar & Pauline (Gaydos) Boyer. He was the widower of Carol A. (Krause) Boyer; who passed away May 7, 2019. In addition to his parents and...
Dean F. Shade
Jan 25, 2021
Dean F. Shade, 60, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, at his residence.
Born Dec. 9, 1960, in Reading, he was a son of the late Jane (Brown) and Charles Shade.
He was the husband of Tammy S. (Ahner) Shade. They celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary Sept. 19.
He attended Blue...
Marion A. (Schwartz) Mcglinchey
Jan 24, 2021
Marion A. McGlinchey, 96, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.
Born April 18, 1924, in Schuylkill Haven, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Edna (Loy) Schwartz.
She was the widow of William J. McGlinchey.
In addition to...
David E. "Pop" Eckert
Jan 20, 2021
David E. "Pop" Eckert, 79, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, January 20th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, PA on December 5, 1941, he a son of the late Harry & Marion (Brennan) Eckert. He was the husband of Joann (James) Eckert. The couple celebrated 55 years on marriage on January 8th. He was employed as...
Melvin Milton "Mert" Miller
Jan 19, 2021
Melvin Milton "Mert" Miller, 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 19th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Schuylkill Haven on August 20, 1935, he was a son of the late Milton & Sally Miller. Mert was formerly employed as a truck driver by Argo Mills. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in...
Richard J. Hartman
Jan 18, 2021
Richard J. Hartman, 70, of Pine Grove, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, at his residence.
Born in Pottsville, Feb. 15, 1950, he was a son of the late Grace (Witmer) and Charles Hartman.
He was the husband of Faye M.(Hubler) Hartman, with whom he would have celebrated 51 years of marriage on Feb. 7.
...
Leroy H. Bressler, Jr.
Jan 17, 2021
Leroy H. Bressler, Jr., 82, of Llewellyn, passed away Sunday, January 17th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Born in Auburn, PA on July 7, 1938, a son of the late Kathryn (Lubold) and Leroy Bressler, Sr.
He was the husband of Janet L. (Tobias) Bressler.
He...
Paul L. Blankenhorn
Jan 16, 2021
Paul L. Blankenhorn, Sr., 82, of South Manheim Twp., passed away Saturday, January 16th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Born in South Manheim Twp., on February 21, 1938, a son of the late Edith (Laubenstine) and Herman Blankenhorn.
He was the husband of Edna C. (Donton) Blankenhorn, they celebrated 62...
Mary Ann (Wisner) Mccord Woomert
Jan 14, 2021
Mary Ann (Tootie) McCord Woomert, of Schuylkill Haven passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Schuylkill Haven. Born Sept. 30, 1922 Mary is the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Gallagher Wisner.She is the last survivor of her immediate family. She attended St. Ambrose and Schuylkill Haven Area Schools.She is a lifetime member of St. Ambrose R.C. Church,...
Frances T. Lofton
Jan 14, 2021
Frances T. Lofton, 89, passed away January 14th at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.
Born in Camden, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Peter M. & Nellie (Mesevich) Lofton.
In addition to her parents, Frances is also preceded in death by her sister, Rita V....
William T. Mills
Jan 13, 2021
William T. Mills, 83, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, January 13th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born in Washington DC on August 20, 1937, he was a son of the late Howard Mills & Katherine (Yocum) Mills Zimmerman.
He was the husband of Karen S. (Ryland) Mills. The couple was...
Keith Barry Staller
Jan 12, 2021
Keith Barry Staller, 52, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on December 27, 1968, he was a son of Mary Louise (Hughes) Staller, of Frackville, and the late David Staller. In addition to his father, Keith is also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Brandi Pucci, and brothers:...
Barbara Ann (Croyle) Shadler
Jan 12, 2021
Barbara Ann Shadler, 84, formerly of of Pine Grove, current resident of Seton Manor, Oriwgsburg, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Heilwood, PA on September 29, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Gerald & Margaret (Altemus) Croyle. She was the wife of Clyde R. Shadler. Barbara was a graduate of...
June R. (Williard) Sackett
Jan 9, 2021
June R. Sackett, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, died Saturday, January 9th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Gratz, PA, on June 12, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Grace Murray Williard. She was the widow of Charles R. Sackett, who died May 9, 1999. June retired from Hudson River Psychiatric Hospital, after more...
Melvin M. "Mush" Gilbert, Sr.
Jan 8, 2021
Melvin M. "Mush" Gilbert Sr., 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, at home.
Born Dec. 31, 1937, in Schuylkill Haven, he was a son of the late Ceylon Sr. and Alice (Moyer) Gilbert.
He was the husband of Mary E. (Schwartz) Gilbert. The couple celebrated 57 years of marriage Oct. 19.
...
Carl E. Wildermuth
Jan 6, 2021
Carl E. Wildermuth, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.
Born May 17, 1927, in South Manheim Township, he was a son of the late Earl and Celia (Reber) Wildermuth.
Upon graduating from high school, Carl served in the Army.
He had been employed by...
John O. Rauenzahn
Jan 4, 2021
John (Jack) Rauenzahn, 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born June 30th, 1937, he was the son of the late Milton and Arlene Rauenzahn.Preceding him in death was his brother Richard and sister Arlene. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Carolyn (Quinn), two daughters, Lisa (Christopher) Panus and Karen...
Mildred (Bensinger) Krammes
Dec 29, 2020
Mildred Krammes, 91, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 30th, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.
Born in Orwigsburg, on September 5, 1929, a daughter of the late Emma (Miller) and Furman Bensinger.
She was the widow of Robert A. Krammes.
She was a member of...
Betty P. (Schaeffer) Boyer
Dec 26, 2020
Betty P. (Schaeffer) Boyer, 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
Born May 19, 1951, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Lois (Romberger) Bosna and Paul Schaeffer.
Betty was the wife of Sterling "Dick" Boyer.
She was a 1969 graduate of Saint...
John Lester "Sonny" Blickley
Dec 26, 2020
John Lester Blickley, fondly known as “Sonny”, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020 at the home of his son, Alan, in Breinigsville, PA. He was born on July 28, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sonny was an avid hunter including both archery and rifle. He was also a talented sketch artist, freehand tattoo...
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