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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John M. Tassone

John M. Tassone

Jan 25, 2019

John M. "Lover" Tassone, 58, of Auburn, passed away Friday at his residence. John was born in Pottsville, Aug. 15, 1960, a son of Bridget J. Mason Tassone and the late George M. Tassone. He was the husband of Mary J. Wenrich Tassone. The couple shared 24 wonderful years of marriage. John was a graduate of Nativity BVM, Class...

Beverly M. (Troup)  Noll

Beverly M. (Troup) Noll

Jan 23, 2019

Beverly M. Noll, 63, of Minersville, passed away Jan. 23 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Robert "Sonny" Noll; daughter, June Morris; three grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers. Services and interment will privately held at the family's convenience.

Edward L. Perhonitch, Sr.

Edward L. Perhonitch, Sr.

Jan 22, 2019

Edward L. Perhonitch Sr., 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center-17th Street, Allentown. Edward was born in Hazleton, May 12, 1949, a son of the late Helen Mackowiec and Michael Perhonitch. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph Perhonitch and Nicholas Perhonitch; brother-in-law, Gerald Bonko; father-in-law,...

Doris E. (Boyer)  Epting

Doris E. (Boyer) Epting

Jan 21, 2019

Doris E. Epting, 82, of South Manheim Township, passed away Monday, January 21st, at Laurel Center, Hamburg.

Born in South Manheim Township on October 1, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Clarence & Elizabeth (Boger) Boyer.

She was the wife of Earl G. Epting.  The couple recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on...

Keith D. Rizzuto

Keith D. Rizzuto

Jan 20, 2019

Keith D. Rizzuto, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster. Born in Orwigsburg, Oct. 12, 1929, he was a son of the late Matthew and Anna Miller Rizzuto. He was the widower of Jeanne Feeney Rizzuto, to whom he was married 52 years. Keith was a graduate of Orwigsburg High School, Class...

Doris Margaret (Trout)  Hetrich

Doris Margaret (Trout) Hetrich

Jan 19, 2019

Doris Margaret Hetrich, age 91, of Bern Township, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 19th, at Reading Hospital Tower Health, West Reading, Pa.

Born March 4, 1927, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Jennie (Lutz) Trout.

She is predeceased by her loving husband, Forrest W. Hetrich, whom...

Diana Ruth (Wise)  Weaver

Diana Ruth (Wise) Weaver

Jan 18, 2019

Diana R. Weaver, 74, of Friedensburg, passed away on Jan. 18 at Orwigsburg Center. Born in Pottsville, Jan. 6, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Beulah Zimmerman Wise. She was the wife of Jack E. Weaver Sr., whom she married Oct. 10, 1964. Diana was a graduate of Pine Grove High School, Class of 1962....

John Anthony Pugliese

John Anthony Pugliese

Jan 16, 2019

John Anthony Pugliese, 64, of Auburn, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 16th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Born in Hazleton, PA on December 14, 1954, he was a son of the late Frank Pugliese & Theresa (Ryba) Pugliese Washko.

He was the husband of Alfreda M. Pugliese.

John graduated from Hazleton High...

Jay Robert Spotts

Jay Robert Spotts

Jan 15, 2019

Jay Robert "Bob" Spotts, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, in Wayne Township. Jay was born in Pottsville, Nov. 5, 1950, a son of the late Ida Irene Herring and Jay Robert Spotts. He was the husband of Elizabeth "Betsy" Bazar Spotts. They were married for 38 years. He was a member of First United Methodist...

Paul D. Ebert, Sr.

Paul D. Ebert, Sr.

Jan 14, 2019

Paul D. Ebert, Sr., 86, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, January 14th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Cressona on November 16, 1932, he was a son of the late Albert F. & Mamie P. (Neidlinger) Ebert.

Paul is now finally reunited with the love of his life, Joyce...

Hilda Esther (Boyer)  Yeager

Hilda Esther (Boyer) Yeager

Jan 14, 2019

Hilda Esther Boyer Yeager, 95, passed away Monday, January 14th, at Towne Centre, a StoneRidge Retirement Living Community, Myerstown, PA, where she had been a current resident.  Previously, she resided at Schoolyard Square, Pine Grove, since 2015.

Hilda lived most of her life in the Lewistown Valley.  She was born to Claude Boyer & Helen (Fegley) Burkheiser...

Howard L. Dry

Howard L. Dry

Jan 14, 2019

Howard L. Dry, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Monday, January 14th, at his residence, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Born in Pottsville, PA on January 8, 1944, he was a son of the late George H. & Margaret A. (Windish) Dry.

He was the husband of Dorothy E. (Bauers) Dry. The couple...

Bernice Mae (Moyer)  Roberts

Bernice Mae (Moyer) Roberts

Jan 5, 2019

Bernice Mae Roberts, 88, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, January 5th, at Pine Brook Personal Care Facility.

Born in Pine Grove, on May 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Martha A. (Bender) and Clifford C. Moyer.

She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, class of 1947 and last worked for local textile...

Merle "Tiny" Brensinger

Merle "Tiny" Brensinger

Jan 5, 2019

Merle "Tiny"Brensinger

Merle "Tiny" Brensinger, 93, of Auburn, passed away Saturday, January 5th, at his residence.

Born in Auburn,on September 27, 1925, a son of the late Maude (Kramer) and Walter Brensinger.

He was the widower of Helen S. Brensinger.

He served in the U.S. Army as a Pvt. and was...

Carol J. (Trumbo)  Readinger

Carol J. (Trumbo) Readinger

Jan 5, 2019

Carol J. Readinger, 83, of North Manheim Township, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospice, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. Born in North Manheim Township, Dec. 5, 1935, she was a daughter of the late John and Izola Riegel Trumbo. She was the wife of Claude E. "Bud" Readinger. She was a member of Faith Reformed United Church of...

Edward Joseph Motley

Edward Joseph Motley

Dec 24, 2018

Edward Joseph Motley, a life long resident of Mount Carbon, passed away peacefully, at his home.  Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, hero, and best friend.

Ed, age 87, was born on September 15, 1931 in Mount Carbon, the son of the late Frank and Theresa (Reifsnyder) Motley.

He was preceded in death by his loving...

Esther E. Bassininsky

Esther E. Bassininsky

Dec 17, 2018

Esther E. Bassininsky

Esther E. Bassininsky, 69, of Tremont, passed away Monday, December 17th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, S. Jackson St., Pottsville.

Born in Pine Grove, on April 18, 1949, a daughter of the late Marlene (Wise) and George Bohr.

Esther was a graduate of McCann School of Business for marketing...

Edward W. Reifsnyder, Jr.

Edward W. Reifsnyder, Jr.

Dec 15, 2018

Edward W. Reifsnyder, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Edward was born in Cressona, Dec. 16, 1946, a son of the late Helen Reber Reifsnyder and Edward William Reifsnyder Sr. He was the husband of Judith A. Hughes Reifsnyder. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on Dec. 28,...

Patricia L. (Shaw)  Bowen

Patricia L. (Shaw) Bowen

Dec 14, 2018

Patricia L. Bowen, 85, of North Manheim Township, passed away Friday at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dover, N.H., Feb. 15, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Helen King Shaw. She was the widow of Glenn E. Bowen, who passed away Oct. 30, 2012. The couple had shared 59 years of...

Arthur D. Roberts

Arthur D. Roberts

Dec 14, 2018

Arthur D. Roberts

Arthur D. Roberts, 94, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, December 14th, at South Easton Veteran's Center.

Born in Penn Argyl, on January 29, 1924, a son of the late Rhoda B. (Harris) and William C. Roberts.

He was the widower of Bessie ...