Schuylkill County, PA Funeral Home Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituaries for our Funeral Homes in Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, New Philadelphia & 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, New Philadelphia 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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Joanne D. Plaxa
Dec 17, 2020
Joanne D. Plaxa, 76, of Auburn, passed away December 17th, 2020, at home, unexpectedly. Born in Frackville, on November 28, 1944, a daughter of the late John and Lottie Snokus. She was the loving wife of John C. Plaxa. They celebrated 53 years of marriage on November 4, 2020. Joanne was a graduate of Frackville High School, class of...
Richard L. Coller
Dec 16, 2020
Richard L. Coller, 60, of Schuylkill Haven PA went to be with the Lord on December 16th, with his son by his side, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Allentown.
Born in Pottsville on Oct 2nd 1960, a son of Raydelle (Loy) Coller, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Edward Coller.
Richard was a graduate of...
Todd M. Sterner
Dec 14, 2020
Todd M. Sterner, 48, of Cressona, passed away Monday, December 14th, at UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh.
Born in Pottsville, on June 27, 1972, a son of Richard Sterner, and his fiance Lu-Ann Header of Schuylkill Haven and the late Patricia (Bickel) Sterner.
He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and...
Deborah Lea (Reber) Krause
Dec 12, 2020
Deborah Lea Krause, 65, of Auburn, passed away Saturday, December 12th, at home. Born in Pottsville on August 25, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Melvin & Evelyn (Donton) Reber. She was the wife of Albert Harrison Krause. Deborah attended Schuylkill Haven High School. She was a homemaker and babysat for many years. Deborah was a member...
Karl Jay Lyons
Dec 10, 2020
Karl Jay Lyons, 78, of Humble, TX, passed away Thursday, December 10th, at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX.
Born in Pottsville, PA on October 23, 1942, he was the son of the late Dr. Ralph & Arlene Mae (Schwenk) Lyons.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from...
Marilyn A. (Freeman) Matthias
Dec 9, 2020
Marilyn A. Matthias, 84, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 9th, at Orwigsburg Center.
Born in Pottsville, on November 19, 1936, a daughter of the late Elsie (Whie) and James Freeman.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her companion Robert Lewis.
She is survived by her children...
William F. O'Neill, Sr.
Dec 6, 2020
William F. O'Neill, Sr., 89, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 6th, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, on September 20, 1931, a son of the late Rose A (Fishola) and David J. O'Neill. He was the widower of Dorothy A. "Dolly" (Holzer) O'Neill, who passed away October 9, 2016. He served in the U.S. Army and in 1955,...
Leslie Ann (Boyer) Mcclain
Dec 4, 2020
Leslie Ann McClain, 41, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, December 4th, at her residence.
Born in Philadelphia, on May 18, 1979, a daughter of Betty P. (Schaeffer) and Sterling Boyer, Schuylkill Haven.
She was the widow of Thomas McClain, who passed away in 2011.
Leslie was...
Kenneth "Sam" Schappell
Dec 4, 2020
On December 4, 2020 Kenneth “Sam” Schappell 99 passed away peacefully at Pinebrook Personal Care Home, Orwigsburg. Born August 18, 1921, in Cressona, he was the son of the late Clara (Wolfe) and Clarence Schappell.
Sam graduated from Cressona High School and was a member of St. Mark’s UCC Church, Cressona.
In additional to his...
Dr. Herbert C. Rubright
Dec 3, 2020
Dr. Herbert C. Rubright, 92, of Orwigsburg, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, December 3rd, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born in Frackville, on September 21, 1928, a son of the late Eva (White) and Harry Rubright.
He was the husband of Dolores S. (Young)...
Darrell Claude Koch
Dec 2, 2020
Darrell Claude Koch, 47, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 2nd, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville, on April 5, 1973, a son of the late Eugene Koch and Beverly (Strouse) Koch Zacek, Orwigsburg.
He was the husband of Jennifer M. Koch.
He was...
Donald N. "Pete" Palmer
Dec 2, 2020
Donald N. (Pete) Palmer of Bouckville, NY and more recently, Schuylkill Haven, PA passed on to be with the Lord December 2nd, 2020 in Reading, PA.
Pete was born in Heshbon, PA on February 17th, 1928 to Russell D. and Ruth R. (Rich) Palmer. He attended Armagh Schools. After high school, Pete joined the Air Force Air...
Diane L. (Searle) Ensminger
Dec 2, 2020
Diane L. Ensminger, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, December 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, on October 1, 1947, a daughter of the late Gloria (Stoffregen) Searle and Charles Searle, Sr. She was the widow of Harvey D. Ensminger, who passed away January 2, 2014. She was formerly employed as a weaver at...
Elizabeth M. (Mccready) Hahner
Nov 30, 2020
Elizabeth M. Hahner, 77, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.
Born Oct. 14, 1943, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Julia E. (Moore) and John McCready.
Elizabeth is a graduate of Nativity BVM and a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
...
Corey Allen Flecha
Nov 30, 2020
Corey Allen Flecha, 48, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, November 30th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Pottsville on July 3, 1972, he was a son of the late Pablo & Grace Mary (Potts) Flecha. Corey attended Blue Mountain High School Corey was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #134. He had served as...
Clint Lee Rarick
Nov 28, 2020
Clint Lee Rarick, 28, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Born April 6, 1992, in Allentown, he was a son of Gail G. (Gerberich) and Jeffrey L. Rarick.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg. He was last employed...
Craig A. Sterner
Nov 26, 2020
Craig A. Sterner, 50, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, November 26th, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville on December 15, 1969, he was a son of Robert F. & Susan M. (Bunn) Sterner, Schuylkill Haven. Craig attended UCP/Avenues from age 2 to 6; and graduated from the Schuylkill IU 29 in 1991....
Steven M. Miller
Nov 24, 2020
Steven M. Miller, 38, of Philadelphia, and formerly Schuylkill Haven, PA, was freed from the powers of addiction on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020. He was an amazing man who walked through life with a smile on his face and sunglasses. Steve loved all Philadelphia sports, music, sneakers, hats, but more than anything, his family and children. Taliah and Alex...
Paul Donton
Nov 20, 2020
Paul Donton Paul Donton, 77, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, November 20th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Schuylkill Haven, on January 22, 1943, a son of the late Catherine (McCovak) and Levi Donton. He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven. He was employed by the former Reider's Shoe Factory and was a caretaker at...
Marie F. (Colclough) Hochgertel
Nov 20, 2020
Marie F. Hochgertel, 93, Pottsville, passed away Friday, November 20th, at home. Born in Pottsville, PA on November 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Theresa (Homer) and Irvin Colclough. She was a graduate of Pottsville Catholic High School in 1945 and a graduate of Ford School of Business in 1946. Prior to the birth of her children she...
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