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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Whitney Maleeca Lyn Boyer
Jun 17, 2019
Whitney Maleeca Lyn Boyer, 25, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Cressona, passed away Monday, June 17th, in East Pittsburgh, PA.
Born in Lancaster, PA on November 4, 1993, she was a daughter of Larry M. Boyer, Sr. and Linda C. (Fisher) Boyer, of Cressona.
Whitney graduated from Hazleton High School in 2012; and Penn State...
Janice Naftzinger
Jun 15, 2019
Janice Naftzinger, 82, of Schuylkill Haven , passed away Saturday, June 15th, peacefully, at her son's residence, Friedensburg.
Janice was born in Lebanon, PA on February 11, 1937, a daughter of the late Josephine (Miller) and Mervin Keller.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister Rosalie, and brother Joel.
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Stanley E. Pogirski
Jun 14, 2019
Stanley E. Pogirski, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, June 14, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven. Born in Primrose, on Sept. 24, 1942, he was a son of the late Edward and Helen Gonglewski Pogirski. He was the widower of Natalie Rosenfeld Pogirski. He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven....
Kathleen C. (Rhein) Lehman
Jun 11, 2019
Kathleen C. Rhein Lehman, 85, of Peoria, Ariz., formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, June 11, at Desert Winds Assisted Living, Peoria. Born in Schuylkill Haven, June 12, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Floyed E. and June M. Fetter Rhein. She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1951, and Ford School...
William H. Lombel
Jun 11, 2019
William H. Lombel, 90, of Mar Lin, PA, passed away June 11th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville, PA on May 30, 1929, he was a son of the late William & Dorothy (Medler) Lombel.
He was the widower of Ruth Eleanor (Yost) Lombel.
William had been employed as a self-employed contractor....
Samantha L. (Drey) Solomon
Jun 4, 2019
Samantha L. Solomon, 46, of Mahanoy City, passed away Tuesday, June 4, at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Care Center, Shenandoah. Born in Pottsville, June 24, 1972, she was a daughter of Ray Drey, husband of Jean, of Schuylkill Haven, and the late Carole Louise Moyer Drey. She was the wife of Kenneth D. Solomon Jr. Sam was a graduate...
Karen F. (Bensinger) Wink
Jun 2, 2019
Karen F. Wink, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, June 2nd, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on July 8, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Norman Bensinger, and Ellen (Yohe) Bensinger Fessler.
She shared 52 years of marriage with her husband, Ernest V. Wink.
Karen was a graduate...
Louise C. (Erwin) Cromis
Jun 1, 2019
Louise C. Cromis, 82, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, June 1st, at her residence.
Born in Philadelphia on July 28, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Thomas & Stella M. (Reed) Erwin.
She was the widow of Dean F. Cromis, who passed away June 2, 2006.
Louise was a graduate of...
Ruth Louise (Steffy) Macduff
May 30, 2019
Ruth Louise MacDuff, 76, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Thursday, May 30, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Pottsville, Oct. 30, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon and Ruth Smith Steffy. She was the wife of Matthew J. MacDuff. Ruth was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1960. She was a homemaker...
Janet M. "Judy" (Miller) Fessler
May 23, 2019
Janet M. "Judy" Fessler, 83, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, May 23rd, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on September 11, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Glen & Lillian (Schwalm) Miller.
She was the loving wife of Guy R. Fessler.
Judy was a...
Floyd H. Fidler, Sr.
May 19, 2019
Floyd H. Fidler, Sr., 82, of Pottsville, formerly of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, May 19th, at his granddaughter, Tonya's home, surrounded by family.
Born in Pottsville on November 6, 1936, he was a son of the late Herman & Verna (Wessner) Fidler.
He was the widower of Madeline June (Geiger) Fidler,...
Robert W. Heisler, Jr.
May 17, 2019
Robert W. Heisler, Jr., 72, passed away Friday, May 17th, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA.
Born in Pottsville, PA on March 19, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert W. Heisler, Sr., & Blanche B. (Peiffer) Heisler.
Bobby worked at Embreeville State Hospital in the kitchen, and most recently Handi Crafters.
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Helen (Sweitzer) Pohronezny
May 14, 2019
Helen Pohronezny, 97, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, May 14, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Minersville, on May 4, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Magdalene Wasiloski and Frank Sweitzer. She was the widow of Michael G. Pohronezny, who passed away Jan. 8, 2010. She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill...
Annetta M. (Koch) Zemencik
May 12, 2019
Annetta M. Zemencik, 81, of Summit Station, passed away Sunday, May 12th, at home.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on June 12, 1937, she was a daughter of the late William & Kathryn (Scheithauer) Koch.
She was the loving wife of Edward C. Zemencik. The couple shared 57 years of marriage.
Annetta retired from...
Joseph J. Pahira
May 10, 2019
Joseph J. Pahira, 64, of Wayne Township, passed away Friday, May 10th, at Circle M Campground, Lancaster.
Born in Pottsville on May 29, 1954, he was a son of the late George & Dorothy (Awarski) Pahira.
He was the husband of Carolyn E. (Ploskon) Pahira.
Joe was a graduate of Minersville High School,...
Elizabeth M. (Russell) Fekette
May 10, 2019
Elizabeth M. Fekette, age 71, of Cressona, passed away May 10th, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.
Services will be privately held.
Audrey Elaine (Schoffstall) Kienzle
May 9, 2019
Audrey Elaine Kienzle, 84, passed away Thursday, May 9th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville, where she had been a resident.
Born in Pottsville on September 23, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Earl & Nina (Hopple) Schoffstall.
She was the widow of Richard Charles Kienzle, Sr., who passed away in 1995.
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Carol A. (Krause) Boyer
May 7, 2019
Carol A. Boyer, 75, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Tuesday, May 7th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville on July 24, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Clarence W. & Marion (Sibbett) Krause.
In addition to her parents, Carol was also preceded in death by her brother, Daniel G. Krause....
Beatrice J. (Fidler) Fisher
May 5, 2019
Beatrice J. "Beacie" Fisher, age 90, of Willow Lake, passed away Sunday, May 5th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA on June 3, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Mamie (Hertzel) Fidler.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harrison A. Fisher, in 2009....
Anna Mae (Onavage) Lazarchick
Apr 29, 2019
Anna Mae Lazarchick, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on October 23, 1937, she was a daughter of the late August & Edith (Wagner) Onavage.
She was the loving wife of Paul B. Lazarchick. The couple would have...
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