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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Bonnie Casey (Casey)  Llewellyn

Bonnie Casey (Casey) Llewellyn

Jul 23, 2020

Bonnie Casey Llewellyn, 72, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 23rd, at Providence Place Assisted Living, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, on August 12, 1947, Bonnie was the older daughter of the late Florence (Sheeler) and Thomas Casey.

Bonnie was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class of 1965, and attended Goldey-Beacom College...

Nathan Earl Gillette

Nathan Earl Gillette

Jul 21, 2020

Nathan Earl Gillette, 46, of Folcroft, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21st, at his residence. Born in Chester, on September 26, 1973, a son of the late Darlene "Gypsy" Dugent of Ridley and Gary Gillette of Florida.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Anne and Fred Contino, Sr., of Woodlyn, PA. Nate was a graduate of...

Katharyne H. (Haines)  Raring

Katharyne H. (Haines) Raring

Jul 17, 2020

Katharyne H. Raring, 92, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, July 17, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born Nov. 16, 1927, in Altoona, she was a daughter of Joel and Kathryn Leader Haines.

She was the widow of Joseph Raring, who passed away May 12, 1995.

She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran...

Catherine (Frie)  Dentosko

Catherine (Frie) Dentosko

Jul 13, 2020

Catherine Dentosko, 54, of Lewistown, passed away Monday, July 13th, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.  God saw her body was getting tired and saw it best to take her spirit home.

Born in Pottsville, PA on November 8, 1965, a daughter of the late Lillian and Albert Frie.

She was first married to Richard...

Mary "Granny" (Heim)  Hyde

Mary "Granny" (Heim) Hyde

Jul 9, 2020

Mary “Granny” Heim Hyde, 92, longtime former resident of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020 surrounded by family.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, June 7, 1928, to the late Franklin and Mary Smith Heim.

She was a graduate of Port Carbon High School, Class of 1947.

She was the widow...

Debra Mae (Shoener)  Martz

Debra Mae (Shoener) Martz

Jul 6, 2020

Debra Mae Martz, 61, of Saint Clair, PA, passed away Monday, July 6 in her home, due to losing her battle to cancer.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA, on November 1, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Lucille Shoener. Debra was a 1976 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. She recently worked at...

Allen E. Sweigert, Jr.

Allen E. Sweigert, Jr.

Jul 1, 2020

Allen E. "Buddy" Sweigert Jr., of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Cressona, PA, passed away at Myrtle Beach, SC, on July 1st, 2020.

Allen was born in Pottsville, PA, on January 22, 1947, a son of the late Catherine S. (Kline) and Allen E. Sweigert, Sr.

Al retired from Schuylkill Haven Borough after 26 years...

Dean Andrew Boe

Dean Andrew Boe

Jul 1, 2020

Dean Andrew Boe, 55, of Hegins, passed away Wednesday, July 1, at his best friend and companions' home in Minersville. Born Aug. 26, 1964, in Pottsville, he was a son of Edith (Schneck) Boe, of Pine Grove, and Paul Boe, of Hegins. Dean was a graduate of Pine Grove High School and Penn State University, where he received an...

John "Jack" Witman

John "Jack" Witman

Jun 29, 2020

John E. "Jack" Witman John E. "Jack" Witman, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, June 29th, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, on December 18, 1946, a son of the late Dorothy (Luckenbill) and Earl Witman. He was the husband of Kathleen J. (Houchek) Witman. Jack was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, then he attended Mansfield University...

Anthony Horney, Jr.

Anthony Horney, Jr.

Jun 22, 2020

Anthony Horney, Jr., 57, of Auburn, passed away Monday, June 22nd, at his residence in Lake Wynonah. Born in Lebanon on February 4, 1963, a son of Anthony Horney, Sr. and his wife Roberta of Steelton, and the late Judith (Kapp) Horney. He and his wife, Lisa White were married for 26 years and shared a passion for...

Marie B. (Bortzel)  Fitzpatrick

Marie B. (Bortzel) Fitzpatrick

Jun 20, 2020

Marie B. Fitzpatrick, 96, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Orwigsburg Center.

Born on March 31, 1924, she was daughter of the late Linus G. and Frances V. (Smith) Bortzel and the widow of Robert John Fitzpatrick.

Raised in Pottsville, Marie moved to Schuylkill Haven after the 1993 death of her...

Crystal L. Rausch

Crystal L. Rausch

Jun 20, 2020

Crystal L. Rausch, 50, of Pottsville, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 20, in Foster Township. Born Dec. 27, 1969, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Mary L. (Lengle) Donton, Orwigsburg, and Milton Rausch. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Russell and Helen Rausch. Crystal is survived by two daughters, Nicole...

Christine M. (Lynch)  Steele

Christine M. (Lynch) Steele

Jun 20, 2020

Christine Marie Steele, 57, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 20th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Christine was born in Pottsville on March 4, 1963, a daughter of the late Mary Jane (Porter) and Ronald Lynch.

She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and formerly employed by...

Lester Zimmerman

Lester Zimmerman

Jun 15, 2020

Lester Zimmerman, 78, of Willow Lake, North Manheim Township, husband of the late June "Tootles" L. Gradwell Zimmerman, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born Oct. 6, 1941, he was a son of Martha Zimmerman. He worked over 30 years for Greentree Transportation/Quaker Express as a truck driver. He was owner/operator of the family business,...

Adele B. (Powell)  Gipe

Adele B. (Powell) Gipe

Jun 11, 2020

Adele B. Gipe, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on September 2, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Alberta (Ney) Powell. She lived in Schuylkill Haven most of her life and was a 1946 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and...

Ronald Billie

Ronald Billie

May 29, 2020

Ronald Billie, 76, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, May 29th, at his residence in Florida. Born in Frackville, on March 8, 1944, a son of the late Julia Galida and Michael Billie. He was the husband of Connie (Bowe) Billie. He served in the U.S. Navy as an E-4 in the Vietnam War. He was a repairman at PP&L....

Uriah H. Miller

Uriah H. Miller

May 22, 2020

Uriah H. Miller, of Cressona, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, May 22nd at the age of 82.

Born in Landingville, on October 3, 1937, a son of the late Mary Jamison and Edwin Miller.

He was the widower of Hilda (Pales) Miller....

Allen P. "Ollie" Werner

Allen P. "Ollie" Werner

May 22, 2020

Allen P. "Ollie" Werner, 63, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, May 22nd, suddenly at his residence. Allen was born in Pottsville, on May 17, 1957, a son of Paul F. Werner, of Beckville and the late Nancy (Bubeck) Werner. He was the husband of Diane (Machita) Werner to whom he was married 29 years on May 11, 2020...

Marlys (Loeb)  Jones

Marlys (Loeb) Jones

May 18, 2020

Marlys (Molly) Jones, 89, of Schuylkill Haven passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18th at Broad Mountain Manor in Frackville, PA.

Born in Waterloo, Iowa on October 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Emma (Buchan) and Oscar Loeb.

She was the widow of Daniel C. Jones.

She was a member...

June L. "Tootles" (Gradwell)  Zimmerman

June L. "Tootles" (Gradwell) Zimmerman

May 17, 2020

June "Tootles" L. Zimmerman, 74 of Willow Lake,N.Manheim Twsp. passed away Sunday, May 17,2020 at Geisinger Danville.Surrounded by most of her immediate family.

Born June 20,1945 at home in Willow Lake, N.Manheim Twsp. She was a daughter of the late Walter & Mary (Voydik) Gradwell.

In addition to her parents, she was precedded in death...