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.


Please browse below or use our obituary search to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime. 


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. 


For help with writing an obituary, view our Obituary Writing Guide

Robert J. Wytovich

Robert J. Wytovich

Mar 5, 2019

Robert J. Wytovich, 83, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, March 5, at his residence. Born in Schoentown, May 16, 1935, he was a son of the late Anna Koslosky and Michael Wytovich. Robert was a graduate of Port Carbon Soldiers Memorial High School, Class of 1952. He was a veteran of the Army, serving in Orleans, France, and also...

Charles John Saylor

Charles John Saylor

Mar 5, 2019

Charles John Saylor, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 5, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Charles was born in Schuylkill Haven, Nov. 1, 1928, a son of the late Lillie E. Potts and John H. Saylor. He was the husband of Shirley Esther Driesbach Saylor. They married on Feb. 24, 1951. Charles was a graduate of Schuylkill...

Joyce A. Gurski

Joyce A. Gurski

Mar 4, 2019

JOYCE ANN GURSKI, 80, OF SCHUYLKILL HAVEN WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD ON 4 MARCH AT HER RESIDENCE.

BORN IN PIEDMONT, SC, 18 AUGUST 1938, SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE NELL CLARDY.

JOYCE WAS AN EXCELLENT STUDENT AND A GRADUATE OF PELZER HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1956. HER LOVE FOR CHILDREN HELPED...

Catherine L. Bolton

Catherine L. Bolton

Mar 2, 2019

Catherine L. Bolton, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, March 2nd, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Catherine was born on May 4, 1930, a daughter of the late Lillie (Christ) and Oscar Bolton.

She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregation Church, Schuylkill Haven, PA.

...

Joseph E. Klick

Joseph E. Klick

Feb 27, 2019

Joseph E. Klick, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

Services and interment will be privately held.

Joseph L. Kaufman

Joseph L. Kaufman

Feb 23, 2019

Joseph Lacey Kaufman, 96, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, at Luther Ridge at Sei-ders Hill, Pottsville. Born in Schuyl-kill Haven, Sept. 5, 1922, he was a son of the late Joseph S. and Edna Lacey Kaufman. He was widowed twice, a husband of the late Anna Ethel Wommer Kaufman, who preceded him in death in 1959,...

Laverne Nayetta Reber

Laverne Nayetta Reber

Feb 22, 2019

LaVerne Nayetta Reber, 88, formerly of Auburn and Lansdale, PA, passed away Friday, February 22nd, in Tualatin, Oregon with her granddaughters by her side.

LaVerne was born in Auburn, PA on September 11, 1930, the youngest child of the late Guy K. & Ellen Sarah (Heim) Reichert.

She was married to Ernest William Reber on ...

Lester E. Aungst, Jr.

Lester E. Aungst, Jr.

Feb 21, 2019

Lester E. Aungst, Jr., 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, February 21st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on February 9, 1928, he was a son of the late Lester E. Aungst, Sr. & Gertrude (Schaeffer) Aungst.

He shared 70 years of marriage with his wife, Gladys I. (Nagle) Aungst....

Linda S. (Smith)  Czap

Linda S. (Smith) Czap

Feb 19, 2019

Linda S. Czap, 74, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 19, at her residence. Born in Bethlehem, June 17, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Marguerite Hock and George Smith. She was the wife of Albert Czap. She was a graduate of Liberty High School and then received her bachelor's degree. She was a member of...

Emma A. (Reed)  Tuite

Emma A. (Reed) Tuite

Feb 16, 2019

Emma A. Tuite, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, February 16th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Emma was born in Adamsdale, PA on November 16, 1940, a daughter of the late Maleca (Fisher) Reed-Gerber and William Reed.

She was the wife of the late Thomas Tuite, who passed away...

Ardeth I. (Miller)  Luckenbill

Ardeth I. (Miller) Luckenbill

Feb 10, 2019

Ardeth I. Luckenbill, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, February 10th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Cressona on August 1, 1930, she was a daughter of the late William & Mable (Heberling) Miller.

She was the widow of Harold "Kutter"  Luckenbill, who passed...

Helen F. (Novitsky)  Lescosky

Helen F. (Novitsky) Lescosky

Feb 10, 2019

Helen F. Lescosky

Helen F. Lescosky, 76, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Sunday, February 10th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Tremont,on October 12, 1942, a daughter of the late Carl & Ella (Aukstikalnis) Novitsky.

She was the wife of George A. Lescosky.

She was...

Benjamin Ross Sippel

Benjamin Ross Sippel

Feb 9, 2019

Benjamin Ross Sippel, 25, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away suddenly Saturday, February 9th,as the result of an accident, in Susquehanna County, PA.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of Joseph R. Sippel and Karen J. Homrighausen Sippel, of Schuylkill Haven.

He was the husband of Paige M. (Welty) Sippel,...

Jeffrey J. Adams, Sr.

Jeffrey J. Adams, Sr.

Feb 9, 2019

Jeffrey J. Adams, Sr., 58, of Wayne Township, passed away Saturday, February 9th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 10, 1960, he was a son of the late Alfred B. & Helen T. (Urban) Adams.

He is survived by a son, Jeffrey J. Adams, Jr., a daughter,...

Anna (Nojunas)  Reed

Anna (Nojunas) Reed

Feb 7, 2019

Anna E. Reed, 100, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, February 7th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Frackville,  on February 2, 1919, a daughter of the late Eva (Sejanwich) and Peter  Nojunas.

Anna was a graduate of Frackville High School.

She was the widow of Clarence W....

Mary E. (Klosinski)  Guld

Mary E. (Klosinski) Guld

Feb 5, 2019

Mary E. (Klosinski) Guld, 86, of Orwigsburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 5th, peacefully, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Mary was born in Pottsville, PA on December 1, 1932, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Kepko) and Frank Klosinski.

She was the wife of George J. Guld.

Mary was a member of St. Ambrose...

Betty M. (Herring)  Fegley

Betty M. (Herring) Fegley

Feb 4, 2019

Betty M. Fegley, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away February 4, 2019, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

A private graveside service was held at St. John's Union Cemetery, Friedensburg.

Joseph S. Vinglinsky

Joseph S. Vinglinsky

Feb 2, 2019

Joseph S. Vinglinsky, 83, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday, February 2nd, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading.

Born in Auburn on May 25, 1935, he was a son of the late John & Helen (Santella) Vinglinsky.

In addition to his parents, Joseph is also preceded in death by his brother, John Vinglinsky.

...

Peter Zuk

Peter Zuk

Feb 1, 2019

Peter Zuk, 92, of North Manheim Township, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 1, at home. Peter was born in North Manheim Township, May 30, 1926, a son of the late Anna Chylack and Sylvester Zuk. He was the widower of Elizabeth Melhalko Zuk, who died in 1989. He formerly attended St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church, Saint Clair. He served in...

Conrad F. Caslow, Jr.

Conrad F. Caslow, Jr.

Jan 28, 2019

Conrad F. "Butch" Caslow Jr., 72, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville. Interment services will be privately held at Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.