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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Andrew D. Koperna, Sr.
Dec 10, 2018
Andrew D. Koperna, Sr., 97, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, December 10th, at his residence.
Born in Saint Clair, on November 24, 1921, a son of the late Catherine (Bujdos') and Stephen Koperna.
He was the husband of Eula Mae (Dennis) Koperna, they were married for 73 years.
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Mildred E. (Galehoff) Miller
Dec 10, 2018
Mildred E. Miller, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Monday, December 10th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on September 16, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Roland & Minnie (Schafer) Galehoff.
She was the widow of Robert S.Miller, who preceded her in death August 3, 2001.
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Donna Louise (Hess) Smith
Dec 5, 2018
Donna Louise Smith
Donna Louise Smith, 54, of Cumbola, passed away Wednesday, December 5th, at St. Luke's Hospital Miners Campus.
Born in Reading,on August 24, 1964, a daughter of the late Ruth Ann (Jamison) and Gene Roy Hess.
She was the widow of Richard Glenn Smith, who passed away in January of 2018....
Linda S. (Skeen) Ginther
Dec 4, 2018
Linda S. Ginther, 69, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, Oct. 13, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Shirley Barton and Abner Skeen. She was the wife of Edward W. Ginther, to whom he was married to for 49 years. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Class...
Janet I. Kleffman
Dec 2, 2018
Janet I. "Jan" Kleffman, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Castle,on April 11, 1945, a daughter of the late Esther C. (Hunt) and Chester F. Stewart.
She was the wife of Edgar F. Kleffman, to whom she was married...
Joseph E. Houtz
Dec 2, 2018
Joseph E. Houtz, 61, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, December 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, on October 8, 1957, he was a son of the late Jean (Corby) and Clyde E. Houtz.
He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, class...
Warren F. Snyder
Nov 27, 2018
Warren F. Snyder, 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born in Tremont, Oct. 18, 1933, he was a son of the late Ruth Imschweiler and Harry A. Snyder. Warren was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy. He served in the Marines as a corporal and in the Air Force as...
Mae E. (Drumheller) Berger
Nov 27, 2018
Mae E. Berger, 97, formerly of Wayne Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 27th, at Luther Ridge, Pottsville, where she had been a resident for almost six years.
Born in Berks County, PA on June 20, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Jacob & Gussie (Kiefer) Drumheller.
She was the widow of Wayne L....
Jeanne L. (Krause) Gordon
Nov 22, 2018
Jeanne L. Gordon, 88, of Cressona, PA, passed away Thursday, November 22nd, at her residence.
Born in Washington Township on May 15, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Arthur & Ida (Heinbach) Krause.
She was the wife of Robert R. Gordon. The couple would have celebrated 68 years of...
John Badaczewski, Jr.
Nov 22, 2018
John Badaczewski, Jr., 76, went home to be with the Lord in Orwigsburg, PA, on November 22nd.
John was Head of the Math Dept. at Arch Bishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C.
He was named "Teacher of the Year" in 2000. John said being so named "is the ultimate of...
Ruth Mae (Neyer) Allan
Nov 19, 2018
Ruth Mae Allan, 74, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, November 19th, at her residence.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on February 17, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Albert Neyer, Sr. &Margaret (Hewlett) Neyer.
She was the widow of Gavin R. Allan, Sr.; who passed away in 2011.
Ruth was a...
Debra A. (Cooper) Smith
Nov 15, 2018
Debra A. Smith, 64, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street. Born in Pottsville, on July 11, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Dorothy Lovelick and Michael Cooper. She was the wife of Robert L. Smith Jr., to whom she was married 46 years. She was a member of St. Ambrose...
Patricia A. (James) Mcgovern
Nov 14, 2018
Patricia A. McGovern, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday peacefully at Orwigsburg Center. Patricia was born in Schuylkill Haven, Dec. 29, 1935, a daughter of the late Mary Carr and Paul James. She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1954. Patricia had been a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, and...
Ruth E. (Trankle) Larimer
Nov 8, 2018
Ruth E. Larimer (Trankle), 81, passed away Thursday, November 8th, peacefully, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Ruth was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Kathryn (Hemingway) and Albert Trankle.
She was the wife of the late Donald Larimer, who passed away in 2003.
In addition to her...
Stanley S. Schnoke
Nov 7, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Stanley S. Schnoke. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Kimberly E. (Abrams) Scott
Nov 7, 2018
Kimberly E. Scott, 57, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Born in Doylestown, on August 3, 1961, a daughter of Barbara (Bell) Abrams, Adamsdale and the late David Abrams.
She was the wife of Thomas Scott.
She was a member of Jerusalem...
Verda Catherine (Boyer) Roadcap
Nov 5, 2018
Verda Catherine Roadcap, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. Born in Lewistown Valley, Nov. 28, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Catherine Christ Boyer. Verda was the widow of Richard Roadcap, who passed away in 2005. Verda graduated from Cressona High School and Eastern Pilgrim College. She was a member...
Barbara J. (Gottman) Cori
Nov 4, 2018
Barbara J. Cori, 70, departed this life peacefully at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, in the arms of her family following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, Frank, her two children, Corinne, spouse of Gerald French, Houston, TX, and James, spouse of Candace Cori, Southington, CT, and four grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all of whom she dearly loved....
Claire R. Bowman
Nov 2, 2018
Claire R. Bowman, 88, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, November 2nd, peacefully, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Claire was born in Schuylkill Haven on July 27, 1930, a daughter of the late Evelyn R. (Weber) and Ralph Bowman.
She was employed as an administrative assistant at Pennsylvania National Bank, Schuylkill Haven,...
Catherine S. (Kline) Sweigert
Nov 2, 2018
Catherine S. Sweigert, 98, of Cressona, passed away Friday, November 2nd, at Providence Place, Drums.
Born in Cressona, on December 21, 1919, a daughter of the late Sarah M. (Reiger) and Earl A. Kline.
She was the widow of Allen E. Sweigert, Sr. whom she married October 14, 1944.
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