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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Elvena K. (Bohr) Riegel
Nov 27, 2019
Elvena K. Riegel, 89, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, at her residence. Born in Pine Grove, March 20, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Simon M. & Elvena (Mease) Bohr. She was the widow of Claude F. Riegel. In addition to her parents and husband, Elvena was preceded in death by her stepfather, Arthur Rupp;...
John Charles Oakley
Nov 26, 2019
John Charles "Jack" Oakley, 74, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 26th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville, PA. Born in Pottsville on April 14, 1945, he was a son of the late Charles John & Dorothea Clare (Walley) Oakley. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pamela Miller Oakley....
Adam N. Fekete
Nov 23, 2019
Adam N. Fekete, 77, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Schuylkill County, PA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23rd. Adam was born in Palo Alto, PA on January 28, 1942, the son of the late Michael & Elizabeth (Semick) Fekete. He was a member of Bethany Church, Melbourne, FL. Adam retired from ABF Freight Co., Carlisle,...
Joan A. (Keating) Ebling
Nov 17, 2019
Joan A. Ebling, 85, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, at her residence. Born in Minersville, Dec. 20, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Ann (Hradel) Keating. She was the loving wife of Robert E. Ebling. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was a homemaker all her life. Joan was...
Joan A. (Keating) Ebling
Nov 17, 2019
Joan A. Ebling, 85, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, at her residence. Born in Minersville, Dec. 20, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Ann (Hradel) Keating. She was the loving wife of Robert E. Ebling. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was a homemaker all her life. Joan was...
George Metroka, Jr.
Nov 17, 2019
George Metroka, 90, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 17th, at Masonic Village Healthcare.
Born in St. Clair, he was the son of George & Justina Metroka. He was the husband of Marian (Adams) Metroka.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita (Lunsford) Metroka.
After graduating from St....
Jean J. (Felsburg) Krammes
Nov 16, 2019
Jean J. Krammes, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, November 16th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St.. Jean was born in Minersville, PA on October 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (O'Neill) and Ralph Felsburg. She was a graduate of Cressona High School, Class of 1945. Jean was the widow of Mervin J. "Bud"...
Clarence E. Fix, Jr.
Nov 15, 2019
Clarence E. Fix, Jr., 72, of Auburn, PA, passed away Friday, November 15th, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born in Pottsville, PA on March 28, 1947, he was a son of the late Clarence E. Fix, Sr. & Irene (Kuzio) Fix. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Fix. Clarence...
Joanne L. (Mohl) Dunheimer
Nov 14, 2019
Joanne L. Dunheimer, 84, of North Manheim Township, PA, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 14th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville, PA on July 6, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Louise (Gruber) Mohl. Joanne was a 1953 graduate of Pottsville High School. She was the owner of the Seven Stars Hotel for over...
Doris (Dornsife) Popovich
Nov 14, 2019
Doris D. Popovich, 92, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, PA, currently of Clayton, NC, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 14th, at Johnston Healthcare, Smithfield, NC. Born in Schuylkill Haven on August 20, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Howard Paul & Almeda Rebecca (Kauterman) Dornsife. She was the widow of GeorgePopovich, who passed away October 26, 2004. In...
Ethel (Coller) Ellex
Nov 12, 2019
Ethel K. Ellex, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, November 12th, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pottsville, on October 25, 1924, a daughter of the late Martha E. (Knapp) and Charles Coller. She was the widow of Edward J. Ellex, Sr. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, and was devoted...
Paul Baruka
Nov 12, 2019
Paul Baruka, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 12th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Jonestown, Cass Township, on April 7, 1943, he was a son of the late Peter & Julia (Keitsock) Baruka. He was the husband of Cecilia K. (Campion) Baruka. Paul was a graduate of Cass Township High School, Class of 1960. He...
Ashley L. Brown
Nov 10, 2019
Pastor Ashley L. Brown, 77, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, November 10th, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg. Born in Pottsville, on June 2, 1942, a son of the late Margarette (Kull) and Floyd H. Brown. He was a graduate of Pine Grove High School. He was the widower of Anna Mae (McClain) Brown. He was a member of Welcome...
Edward Honicker
Nov 7, 2019
Edward Honicker, 95, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 7th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Edward was born in Saint Clair, PA on January 6, 1924, a son of the late Edward & Florence (Rhoads) Honicker. He was the widower of Merle (Williams) Honicker, his wife of 60 years who passed away in 2005. He was a member...
William L. Fullerton
Nov 1, 2019
William L. Fullerton, 93, passed away Friday, November 1st, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville, where he had been a resident. Born in Schuylkill Haven on May 2, 1926, he was a son of the late Luther & Alice (Sterner) Fullerton. At age 7, Bill was the victim of a fireworks accident resulting in a severe eye injury. Despite...
Bonnie L. (Timmins) Heim
Oct 31, 2019
Bonnie L. Heim, 70, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, at The Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Bonnie was born Dec. 16, 1948, a daughter of the late Joyce (Rupp) and Claude Timmins. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, and attended Penn State Schuylkill. Bonnie was formerly employed at Boyer's Food Market. She also served...
Michael L. Tarantino
Oct 31, 2019
Michael L. Tarantino, 79, formerly of Lake Wynonah, passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, at his residence in Schuylkill Haven. Born in Minersville, July 27, 1940, he was a son of the late Carmen and Anna (Spina) Tarantino. He was the loving husband of Phyllis Marie (Greenberg) Tarantino. Michael was a graduate of Minersville High School, and worked as a...
Hadley Jo Pearson
Oct 29, 2019
Hadley Jo Pearson, beloved guardian angel and 1 week old infant daughter of Brian & Jessica (Albon) Pearson, of Lykens, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 29th, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. In addition to her parents, Hadley is also survived by her paternal grandparents: Charlie & Janet Pearson, Tyrone, PA, maternal grandparents: JR & Mary Albon, St. Clair, aunt...
Ina K. (Brinich) Mindler
Oct 28, 2019
Ina K. Mindler, 85, of Tremont, PA, passed away Monday, October 28th, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born in Pottsville, PA on September 13, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Ira & Iva (Herring) Brinich. She was the widow of Elroy H. Mindler, who preceded her in death in November of 1969. Ina was a graduate of...
Harry J. Dunheimer
Oct 27, 2019
Harry J. Dunheimer, 92, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Sunday, October 27th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. Born in St. Clair, PA on August 26, 1927, he was a son of the late Harry A. & Beatrice (Kelly) Dunheimer. He was the widower of Tillie (Trynosky) Dunheimer. Harry was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1945. He...
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