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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Mildred (Seltzer) Shappell
Jan 29, 2020
Mildred Shappell, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in New Ringgold on November 6, 1940, she was a daughter of the late John & Mildred (Sterner) Seltzer. She was the widow of Cyril Shappell, who passed away January 18, 2011. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also...
Abija Estere (Kenins) Rubenis Vents
Jan 29, 2020
Abija Estere Rubenis Vents, 88, of Lake Wynonah, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 29th at home.
Born in Riga, Latvia on May 15, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Karlis & Lidija (Lemane) Kenins.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her first husband, Gvido Rubenis, in...
Robert W. Gray, Jr.
Jan 23, 2020
Robert W. Gray, Jr., 86, of Pottsville, formerly of Bloomsburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 23rd, at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born in Richwood, WV on August 9, 1933, he was a son of the late Robert W. Gray, Sr. & Mabel E. (McClure) Gray. He was the widower...
George B. Kilmer, Jr.
Jan 22, 2020
George B. "Sippy" Kilmer, Jr.
George B. "Sippy" Kilmer, Jr., 90, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, at his residence.
Born in Auburn, on March 25, 1929, a son of the late Arvella Mae (Dewald) and George B. Kilmer.
He was the husband of Elaine (Brommer)...
Debra A. (Zimmerman) Kramer
Jan 20, 2020
Debra A. Kramer, 62, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Monday, January 20th, at home. Born in Minersville, PA, on December 15, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Arthur & Annie (Long) Zimmerman. She was the widow of Wilton Ross Kramer. In addition to her parent and husband, she is also preceded in death by her brothers: Craig,...
Geraldine M. (Clocker) Hartranft
Jan 16, 2020
Geraldine Mildred Hartranft, 89, passed away Thursday, January 16th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, PA, where she had been a resident. Born in Pottsville, PA on April 8, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Albert & Alice (Millinger) Clocker. She was the widow of Kenneth R. Hartranft, her loving husband of 64 years. In addition to her parents...
Dale W. Ferrier
Jan 16, 2020
Dale W. Ferrier, 96, of Cressona, died Thursday, January 16th, at Lebanon Valley Home, Annville, PA. Dale was born in DuBois, PA on June 12, 1923, a son of the late Ora (Walk) and William Ferrier. He was the husband of Betty I. (Heberling) Ferrier, to whom he was married 70 years. Dale was a graduate of Cressona High...
Lois J. (Snyder) Bobby
Jan 15, 2020
Lois J. Bobby, 71, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 15th, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg , where she had been a resident.
Born on September 15, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Charles C. & Martha (McElwee) Snyder. She was the widow of James Bobby, who passed away in 1992. In addition to...
Charles W. Bickleman
Jan 15, 2020
Charles W. Bickleman, 86, of Pottsville, passed away January 15, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville. Â He is survived by a daughter, son-in-law, son, and grandchildren. Â Private graveside services will be conducted at the family's convenience.
Ann L. (Rinda) Kaledas
Jan 14, 2020
Ann L. Kaledas, 59, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 14th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA. Born in Pottsville on June 22, 1960, she was a daughter of the late George & Jean (Clouser) Rinda. She was the wife of Anthony R. Kaledas, Jr. Ann was a graduate of St. Clair High School, Class of 1978. She...
Bruce Allen Croneberger
Jan 13, 2020
Bruce Allen Croneberger, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Monday, January 13th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont. Born in Friedensburg, PA on April 27, 1933, he was a son of the late John Kenneth & Helen Rebecca (Heffner) Croneberger. He was the husband of Shirley Rose (Felty) Croneberger, whom he married February 15, 1953 and would...
Daniel Joel Eisenhauer
Jan 9, 2020
Daniel Joel Eisenhauer, 78, of North Manheim Township, PA, passed away Thursday, January 9th, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a resident. Born in Pottsville, PA on May 27, 1941, he was a son of the late Daniel C. & Evelyn (Baldwin)Eisenhauer. He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, and was formerly employed...
Georgia Mae (Barber) Sandler
Jan 6, 2020
Georgia Mae Sandler, 81, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at her residence. Born in Cape Girardeau, MO, November 4, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Samuel E. and Lillian H. (Schaeffer) Barber. She was the wife of the late Merlin M. Sandler to whom she was married 54 years. Georgia grew up in...
Mae O. Matz
Jan 4, 2020
Mae O. Matz, 90, formerly of Cressona, passed away Saturday, January 4th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident. Born in Cressona on May 20, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John H. & Carrie (Eifert) Matz. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by two brothers: Leonard, & Carson...
John Patrick Brennan
Jan 1, 2020
John Patrick (Reiley) Brennan, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, at his home with family. Born May 29, 1943, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John P. Brennan Sr. and Faye Hendricks Brennan and, after his parents' deaths, was raised by the late Andrew B. Reiley and Margaret Peg Reiley. He graduated from...
Robert H. Orndorff
Dec 31, 2019
Robert H. Orndorff, III, 67, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Born in Fort Campbell, KY on February 11, 1952, he was a son of Blanche M. (Fisher) Orndorff Koehler, Orwigsburg, PA, and the late Robert H. Orndorff, Jr. Robert attended Schuylkill Haven Area schools. He served in the United...
Debra S. (Bowers) Putt
Dec 31, 2019
Debra S. Putt, 63, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, December 26th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown. Born in Middlesex County, NJ on January 11, 1956, a daughter of the late Violet Evelyn (Weist) and John Adam Bowers. She was the wife of William J. Putt. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona...
Michael E. Foley, Sr.
Dec 30, 2019
Michael E. Foley, Sr., 72, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Monday, December 30th, at Broad Mountain Nursing Home, Frackville, where he had been a resident.
Born in Pottsville, PA, on April 4, 1947, he was a son of the late Edward & Margaret (Smith) Foley.
He was a 1965...
Rachel Ann Serakas
Dec 26, 2019
Rachel Ann Serakas, 38, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, December 26th, at her residence. She was a loving daughter, sister and granddaughter with a big heart. Born in Pottsville on February 25, 1981, she was a daughter of the John & Margaret (Wanzie) Serakas, Schuylkill Haven. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Class of 1999....
Paul E. Smith, Sr.
Dec 25, 2019
Paul E. Smith, Sr., 64, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 25th, at his residence. Born in Pottsville, PA on June 4, 1955, he was a son of the late Paul J. & Dawn M. (Stoudt) Smith. He was the husband of Darlene A. (Yoder) Smith. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by a...
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