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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Edward V. Heck

Edward V. Heck

Aug 26, 2019

Edward V. Heck, 82, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven. Born in Schuylkill Haven, April 28, 1937, he was a son of the late Doris (Hollenbush) and William F. Heck. He was the widower of Rojean (Witmer) Heck. He was a member of Auburn Church of God, Auburn. He worked...

Alberta A. (Lengle)  Madenford

Alberta A. (Lengle) Madenford

Aug 18, 2019

Alberta A. Madenford, 93, of Friedensburg, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, at Providence Place, Pottsville. Born in Washington Township, Nov. 25, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Carrie (Miller) and David Lengle. She was the widow of Wilmer L. Madenford. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Friedensburg. She retired from Blue Mountain...

Gary L. White

Gary L. White

Aug 17, 2019

Gary L. White, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, at his residence. Born in Reading, Feb. 24, 1951, he was a son of the late Blanche (Ritz) Blair and Wilbur White. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Clay) White. He served in the Air Force for 13 years and was formerly employed by at Reading...

Martha A. (Ciulkowski)  Steficek

Martha A. (Ciulkowski) Steficek

Aug 17, 2019

Martha A. Steficek, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, at Providence Place. Born in Saint Clair, Jan. 13, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Sophia and Stefan Ciulkowski. She was the widow of Michael T. Steficik. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, Saint Clair, Frackville Elks and Saint Clair Old Timers....

Ruth N. (Gilham)  Troutman

Ruth N. (Gilham) Troutman

Aug 15, 2019

Ruth N. (Gilham) Troutman, 88, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, at Ephrata Manor, Ephrata, where she had been a resident. Born in Schuylkill Haven, May 18, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Dilman Gilham and Amy (Hoffman) Gottshall Gilham. She was the widow of Luther G. "Jerry" Troutman, who passed away July 5, 2018. The couple had...

Herbert John Steinert

Herbert John Steinert

Aug 13, 2019

Herbert John Steinert, 89, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, August 13th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Reading, PA on June 1, 1930, he was a son of the late Arthur & Hildagarde (Knoffel) Steinert.

He was the husband of Mary Ann (Bachert) Steinert.  The couple was married April 2, 1950.

In addition...

Timothy J. Jenkins

Timothy J. Jenkins

Aug 12, 2019

Timothy J. Jenkins, 55, of North Manheim Township passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12th in the comfort of his home with his wife and best friend by his side.

Born in Pottsville on June 13, 1964, Tim was a son of Sylvia Reed, Friedensburg, and Merlyn Jenkins, Oley. He was the loving husband of...

Frank A. Barone

Frank A. Barone

Aug 11, 2019

Frank A. Barone, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, August 11th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on June 20, 1929, he was a son of the late James & Florence (Romano) Barone.

He was the widower of Ann (Horan) Barone, who passed away in 2011.

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Lyle Harold "Skip" Laubenstine

Lyle Harold "Skip" Laubenstine

Aug 10, 2019

Lyle Harold "Skip" Laubenstine, 83, of Wayne Township, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, at home. Born in Wayne Township, March 6, 1936, he was a son of the late Harold and Ruth (Hain) Laubenstine. He was the loving husband of Irene Grissett Laubenstine. The couple would have celebrated 62 years of marriage on Aug. 21. Skip was a graduate...

Louise M. (Moyer)  Peiffer

Louise M. (Moyer) Peiffer

Aug 6, 2019

Louise M. Peiffer, 85, of Summit Station, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, at her daughter's residence. Born in Saint Clair, on Nov. 26, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Ellen (Shank) Moyer. Louise was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School; and was formerly employed as a presser at local textile factories. She was...

Theresa M. Vitelli

Theresa M. Vitelli

Jul 30, 2019

Theresa M. Vitelli, 81, of West Lawn, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 30th, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born in Landingville, PA on March 13, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Carmen & Mildred (Whalen) Vitelli.

Terri was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, where she participated as a majorette.  ...

Francis J. Klosinski

Francis J. Klosinski

Jul 29, 2019

Francis J. "Frank" Klosinski, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, July 29th, at Broad Mountain Nursing Home, Frackville.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 28, 1930, he was a son of the late Francis A. & Elizabeth (Kepko) Klosinski.

Frank was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill...

Dale E. Hillbish

Dale E. Hillbish

Jul 24, 2019

Dale E. Hillbish, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 24, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, on Aug. 29, 1942, he was a son of the late Alma Aregood and Harry Hillbish. He was the husband of Wanda V. Hillbish. He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Rainbow Hose Company and the Northward Social Club, all...

Florence "Mae" (Edwards)  Peiffer

Florence "Mae" (Edwards) Peiffer

Jul 18, 2019

Florence "Mae" Peiffer, 90, of Summit Station, passed away Thursday, July 18th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Philadelphia on May 9, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Ruth (Thomson) Edwards.

She was the widow of Russell L. Peiffer, who passed away on December 24, 2016.

In addition to...

Douglas James Daniluk

Douglas James Daniluk

Jul 16, 2019

Douglas James Daniluk, 57, of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., formerly of Perry Twp., Canton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Born in Canton, OH on August 13, 1961, he was a son of Maxine (Troxell) Daniluk and the late Paul Daniluk.

Doug was a graduate of Perry Local High School, Massillon, OH, Class of...

Andrew Mollick

Andrew Mollick

Jul 14, 2019

Andrew Mollick, 90, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, July 14th, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on January 1, 1929, he was a son of the late Jacob & Pearl Mollick.

He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman...

Florence M. (Polansky)  Cremia

Florence M. (Polansky) Cremia

Jul 4, 2019

Florence M. Cremia, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, July 4, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Cumbola, May 23, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Mary and Thomas Polansky. She was a graduate of Blythe Township High School. She was the wife of Andrew J. Cremia. They celebrated 63 years of marriage. She...

Nicholas Winter

Nicholas Winter

Jun 29, 2019

Nicholas Winter Sr. Age 56, passed away June 29, 2019.He is the son of Irene Liptok Hart her husband Albert Hart, and the late Joseph Winter.He is survived by his beloved wife Lisa Thomas Winter of 38 years. He was the loving father of four children: Lisa Marie Winter, Nicole Winter Buglino married to Nicholas Buglino, Jennifer Winter Muldowney...

Nicholas Jacob Winter

Nicholas Jacob Winter

Jun 29, 2019

Nicholas Jacob Winter, 26, passed away too soon, June 29, 2019. He is the son of Lisa Ann Winter and the late Nicholas Winter of Auburn. He is survived by three sisters, Lisa M. Winter, Nicole Buglino married to Nicholas, Jennifer Muldowney, married to Shea. He is survived by his beloved nieces, Kaylee and Kara Buglino and nephews, Gabriel,...

Janice A. (Eckert)  Webber

Janice A. (Eckert) Webber

Jun 23, 2019

Janice A. Webber, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, June 23, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, Nov. 29, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Marion Brennan and Harry Eckert. She was the wife of Paul G. Webber. She retired from HL Miller and Son, and also worked for Bill's Produce. She was preceded...