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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Geoffrey B. Hughes
Dec 15, 2019
Geoffrey B. Hughes, 43, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away December 15th, in Pottsville, PA. Born in Reading, PA on September 5, 1976, he was a son of Patricia A. Klemer, of Denver, CO, and Lewis W. Hughes, Jr., of Schuylkill Haven. He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1994, and had worked as a...
Helen G. (Rhode) Owens
Dec 14, 2019
Helen G. Owens, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Saturday, December 14th, at her daughter's residence. Born in Schuylkill Haven on June 4, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Mary E. (Roeder) Raybuck, and Clayton Rhode. She was the widow of Richard E. Owens. She was of the Catholic faith, and was a homemaker. In addition...
Evelyn Coleman (Walton) Berger
Dec 8, 2019
Evelyn Coleman Walton Berger, age 95, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, died Sunday, December 8th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, PA.
Mrs. Berger was born Pottsville, PA, a daughter of the late Charles E. & Helen Coleman Walton Umbenhauer.
She graduated from Pottsville High School, and is a graduate and post-graduate of the...
Robert Emerich
Dec 7, 2019
Robert C. Emerich, 82, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, December 7, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, following a short illness. Robert was born in Wayne Township, PA on October 10, 1937, a son of the late Pauline I. (Nagle) and Charles M. Emerich.
For many years, he was employed as a Machine Operator at...
Norman A. Fisher
Dec 6, 2019
Norman A. Fisher, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, December 6th, at his residence. . Norman was born in Pottsville, PA on February 7, 1946, a son of the late Evelyn (Reichert) and HarrisonFisher. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a General Contractor at McGlone Contracting Norman was a member of American Legion Post...
Carolyn J. (Snyder) Moyer
Dec 6, 2019
Carolyn J. (Snyder) Moyer, 84, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away, Friday, December 6, 2019 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, PA. Born in Pottsville, PA, September 9, 1935, she was the wife of the late Sterling R. Moyer, and daughter of the late Robert G. Snyder, and Edith S. (Nagle) Snyder. She was preceded in death by twins, a son,...
George F. Dunheimer
Dec 6, 2019
George F. "Dunny" Dunheimer, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, December 6th, at Geisinger St. Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg. George was born in Pottsville, PA on December 8, 1926, the son of the late Celina (Canova) and George W. Dunheimer. He was the widower of the late Joanne L. (Mohl) Dunheimer, to whom he was married for 40 years. He...
Thomas J. Ritter, Jr.
Dec 3, 2019
Thomas J. Ritter, Jr., 72, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, where he had been a resident. Born in Fort Clayton, Panama, he was a son of the late Dr. Thomas J. Ritter, Sr. & Mary S. (Kern) Ritter of Allentown. Tommy was (in his words) a know-it-all and professional trouble maker. He was also affectionately...
Milton C. Zinck
Dec 3, 2019
Milton C. Zinck, 80, of North Manheim Township, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, at his residence. Born September 21, 1939, he was a son of the late Charles & Ella (White) Zinck. He was the widower of Barbara (Hazlett) Zinck, who passed away in 2007. In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death...
Elda M. (Focht) Renninger
Nov 28, 2019
Elda M. Renninger, 89, of New Ringgold, passed away Thursday, November 28th, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill.
She was born in Berks County on February 13, 1930, a daughter of the late Lulu and Russel Focht.
She was formerly employed by Atlas Chemical Inc, from which she retired after many years of service.
...
Elvena K. (Bohr) Riegel
Nov 27, 2019
Elvena K. Riegel, 89, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, at her residence. Born in Pine Grove, March 20, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Simon M. & Elvena (Mease) Bohr. She was the widow of Claude F. Riegel. In addition to her parents and husband, Elvena was preceded in death by her stepfather, Arthur Rupp;...
John Charles Oakley
Nov 26, 2019
John Charles "Jack" Oakley, 74, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 26th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville, PA. Born in Pottsville on April 14, 1945, he was a son of the late Charles John & Dorothea Clare (Walley) Oakley. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Pamela Miller Oakley....
Adam N. Fekete
Nov 23, 2019
Adam N. Fekete, 77, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Schuylkill County, PA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 23rd. Adam was born in Palo Alto, PA on January 28, 1942, the son of the late Michael & Elizabeth (Semick) Fekete. He was a member of Bethany Church, Melbourne, FL. Adam retired from ABF Freight Co., Carlisle,...
Joan A. (Keating) Ebling
Nov 17, 2019
Joan A. Ebling, 85, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, at her residence. Born in Minersville, Dec. 20, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Ann (Hradel) Keating. She was the loving wife of Robert E. Ebling. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was a homemaker all her life. Joan was...
Joan A. (Keating) Ebling
Nov 17, 2019
Joan A. Ebling, 85, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, at her residence. Born in Minersville, Dec. 20, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Ann (Hradel) Keating. She was the loving wife of Robert E. Ebling. She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and was a homemaker all her life. Joan was...
George Metroka, Jr.
Nov 17, 2019
George Metroka, 90, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 17th, at Masonic Village Healthcare.
Born in St. Clair, he was the son of George & Justina Metroka. He was the husband of Marian (Adams) Metroka.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita (Lunsford) Metroka.
After graduating from St....
Jean J. (Felsburg) Krammes
Nov 16, 2019
Jean J. Krammes, 91, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, November 16th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St.. Jean was born in Minersville, PA on October 9, 1928, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (O'Neill) and Ralph Felsburg. She was a graduate of Cressona High School, Class of 1945. Jean was the widow of Mervin J. "Bud"...
Clarence E. Fix, Jr.
Nov 15, 2019
Clarence E. Fix, Jr., 72, of Auburn, PA, passed away Friday, November 15th, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born in Pottsville, PA on March 28, 1947, he was a son of the late Clarence E. Fix, Sr. & Irene (Kuzio) Fix. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Fix. Clarence...
Joanne L. (Mohl) Dunheimer
Nov 14, 2019
Joanne L. Dunheimer, 84, of North Manheim Township, PA, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 14th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville, PA on July 6, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Louise (Gruber) Mohl. Joanne was a 1953 graduate of Pottsville High School. She was the owner of the Seven Stars Hotel for over...
Doris (Dornsife) Popovich
Nov 14, 2019
Doris D. Popovich, 92, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, PA, currently of Clayton, NC, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 14th, at Johnston Healthcare, Smithfield, NC. Born in Schuylkill Haven on August 20, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Howard Paul & Almeda Rebecca (Kauterman) Dornsife. She was the widow of GeorgePopovich, who passed away October 26, 2004. In...
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