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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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.

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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...

Carla Ann (Naffin)  Zelinsky

Carla Ann (Naffin) Zelinsky

Jul 9, 2021

Carla Ann Zelinsky, 73, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Friday, July 9th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on July 8, 1948, she was a daughter of the late John G. & June (Miller) Naffin. She was the wife of Joseph T. Zelinsky; to whom she was married to for 51 years & 11 months. Carla...

Francis J. Skibiel

Francis J. Skibiel

Jul 9, 2021

Francis J. Skibiel, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Friday, July 9th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Minersville, PA on February 23, 1932, he was a son of the late William & Mary (Anrsavage) Skibiel. He was the widower of Gertrude A. (Bottiglier) Skibiel, his loving wife of 67 years, who passed away February 13, 2020. In...

George Nevin Strock

George Nevin Strock

Jul 5, 2021

George Nevin Strock, 76, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday, July 5th, at home. Born in Mechanicsburg, PA on September 19, 1944, he was a son of the late George W. & Ruth (Nace) Strock. He was the husband of Judy G. (Myers) Strock. The couple would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on July 17th. Nevin was a...

Patricia A. Stevens

Patricia A. Stevens

Jul 1, 2021

Patricia A. Stevens, 81, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, July 1st, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in North Wales, on May 6, 1940, a daughter of the late Robert H. & Claire G. (Caulfield)Stevens. She was a graduate of Auburn High School and then worked at Hubler Shoe Factory and Wright's Knitting Mill. She was a member of St....

Mary Louise (Walker)  Cook

Mary Louise (Walker) Cook

Jun 28, 2021

Mary Louise Cook, 78, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Monday, June 28th, at her daughter's home in Pottstown, PA.

Born in Ohio on May 1, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Charles Bertram Walker & Madeline A. (Fessler) Walker. She married Raymond Edgar Cook on June 23, 1962. He passed away in 1997. In addition...

Christian Wynn Konsavage

Christian Wynn Konsavage

Jun 27, 2021

Christian Wynn Konsavage, 62, passed away June 27th, at St Lukes/Geisinger Hospital Orwigsburg, He was a resident at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, North Manheim Township, PA, Born in Lancaster, PA on November 28, 1958, he was a son of the late Robert F. & Madalyn A. (Kull) Konsavage. He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class...

Thomas B. Shipe

Thomas B. Shipe

Jun 27, 2021

Thomas B. Shipe, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, June 27th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. Born in Pottsville, on November 21, 1940, a son of the late Mildred (Sharadin) and T. Burton Shipe. He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, class of 1958. He was the owner and operator of...

Shirley Ann Wildermuth

Shirley Ann Wildermuth

Jun 25, 2021

Shirley Ann Wildermuth, 74, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, June 25th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville on December 28, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Arlan A. & Grace (Edling) Wildermuth. Shirley was a 1964 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. She was employed by local textile factories as a machine operator. Shirley...