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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Randy Lewis

Randy Lewis

Oct 4, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Randy H. Lewis announces his passing on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the age of 60 years.

Randy was a one of a kind man, who made friends with everyone he encountered.  He loved working with his hands and being outside.

He will be forever remembered...

Janet M. (Berger)  Butz

Janet M. (Berger) Butz

Oct 2, 2018

Janet M. Butz, 87, of Orwigsburg, formerly of Cressona, passed away Tuesday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville, Sept. 3, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth Owens and Kenneth Berger. She was the widow of Kenneth W. Butz. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona, and the Cressona Order of...

Mark J. O'Brien

Mark J. O'Brien

Sep 29, 2018

Mark Joseph O'Brien, 54, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, September 29th, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville on May 7, 1964, a son of Julia (Rodnick) Silfies, of Palo Alto and the late Harold M. Silfies, Sr.

He was a member of Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church Schuylkill Haven.

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Joy A. (Adams)  Teeter

Joy A. (Adams) Teeter

Sep 25, 2018

Joy A. Teeter, 73, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Tuesday, September 25th, at her residence.

Born in Troy, PA on December 4, 1944, she was a daughter of the late James & Loretta Adams.

She was the wife of Fred L. Teeter. The couple was together 50 years.

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Mervin Francis Francavage

Mervin Francis Francavage

Sep 24, 2018

Mervin Francis Francavage, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, September 24th, at home.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on October 24, 1927, he was a son of the late Andrew J. & Edna (Sterner) Francavage.

He was the husband of 70 years to Anna (Kuziuk) Francavage, whom he married January 4, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Richard C. Stabingas

Richard C. Stabingas

Sep 13, 2018

Richard C. Stabingas, 70, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away Thursday, September 13th.

Born in Pottsville, PA on January 26, 1948, he was a son of the late George & Nellie (Brillius) Stabingas.

In addition to his parents, Richard is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert G. Stabingas, and nephew, Todd R. Stabingas....

Edward S. Zemanik

Edward S. Zemanik

Sep 10, 2018

Edward S. Zemanik, 90, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away Monday, September 10th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Coaldale, PA on March 17, 1928, he was a son of the late Augustine & Pauline Vićhoć Zemanik.

He was the loving husband of Joan M. (Urban) Zemanik.The couple shared 63 years of marriage.

Ed...

Gregory F. Woznicki

Gregory F. Woznicki

Sep 7, 2018

Gregory F. Woznicki, 59, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading. Born in Pottsville, May 10, 1959, he was a son of the late Stanley Sr. and Marie Meloditz Woznicki. He was the husband of Cathy L. Reedy Woznicki. Gregory was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. He was a...

Mary E. (Horn)  Seitzinger

Mary E. (Horn) Seitzinger

Aug 31, 2018

Mary E. Horn Seitzinger, formerly of Pottsville, died Friday evening at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Mary was born in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Homer M. and Mabel Mead Horn. She graduated from Pottsville High School, Class of 1945. Mary was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher and served on...

Sonia H. Hatter

Sonia H. Hatter

Aug 30, 2018

Sonia H. Hatter, 91, of New Jersey, passed away Thursday, August 30th, at her daughter's home in Auburn, PA.

Services & interment will be privately held at the family's convenience.

Jean E. (Long)  Huntzinger

Jean E. (Long) Huntzinger

Aug 29, 2018

Jean E. Huntzinger, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, August 29th, at home.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on October 28, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Calvin J. & Ethel (Bittler) Long.

She was the widow of Eugene "Tobey"  Huntzinger, who passed away on May 4, 2015.

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C. Charles "Charlie" Brennan

C. Charles "Charlie" Brennan

Aug 23, 2018

C. Charles "Charlie" Brennan, Jr., 77, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, August 23rd, at his residence.

Born on August 12, 1941, a son of the late Mary Alice (Somers) Brennan and Claude Charles Brennan, Sr.

He was the widower of Doris E. (Reppert) Brennan.

Charlie was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High...

Linda L. Goodman

Linda L. Goodman

Aug 21, 2018

Linda L. Goodman, 68, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, August 21st, at Manor Care, Pottsville.

Linda was born in Shoemakersville, on June 19, 1950, a daughter of the late Anna Mae (Moyer) Baer and Ernest Schlegel.

She was the wife of Albert Goodman.

Linda was formerly employed...

Nadine F. (Frehafer)  Oswald

Nadine F. (Frehafer) Oswald

Aug 18, 2018

Nadine F. Oswald, 95, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at The Gardens at York Terrace. Born in Cressona, Sept. 4, 1922, she was a daughter of the late John S. and Lettie Romberger Frehafer. She was the loving wife of the late Ray William Oswald. The couple married in September 1947. Nadine was a graduate of Cressona...

Donald S. Mcdemus

Donald S. Mcdemus

Aug 16, 2018

Donald S. McDemus, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of Cressona, passed away Thursday, August 16th, at ManorCare, Pottsville.

Born in Ashland, PA on January 13, 1940, he was a son of the late Stanley & Aldona (Fritz) McDemus.

He was the widower of Ruthann Figel McDemus, who preceded him in death...

Debra Ann Chatcho

Debra Ann Chatcho

Aug 9, 2018

Debra Ann Chatcho, 56, of Pottsville, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, August 9th, surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Pottsville to the late Francis & Violet (Shomper) Chatcho.Debra attended Pottsville Area High School and was employed as a seamstress for a number of years at Cressona Knit & America Argo.Upon proudly attaining a GED as...

Regina D. (Reber)  Moyer Augustine

Regina D. (Reber) Moyer Augustine

Aug 8, 2018

Regina D. Moyer Augustine, 78, of Friedensburg, passed away Aug. 8 at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Brommerstown, Feb. 5, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Lee G. and Agnes Fidler Reber. She was the widow of Richard G. Augustine, who passed away April 11, 2007. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer...

Joann Helen Roehrig

Joann Helen Roehrig

Aug 4, 2018

After a brave and courageous fight, JoAnn passed away in her home surrounded by family on August 4. She is survived by her partner of 25 years, Wilmer Weiss; her children – Ginger Weiss, Lisa Bochicchio, Lynn Hubler, and Steve Roehrig; and their spouses – Kyle, Bill, Brian, & Candee. Mammers, as they called her, was blessed to have...

Peter Koury, Sr.

Peter Koury, Sr.

Aug 3, 2018

Peter M. Koury, Sr., 60, of Hershey, PA, passed away Friday, August 3rd, at home.

Born in Pottsville, PA on November 7, 1957, he was a son of Peter M. and Shirley (Gradwell) Koury, R.D. Schuylkill Haven.

He was the husband of Susan (Milbrandt) Koury.

Pete was...

Leon John Buber

Leon John Buber

Aug 3, 2018

Leon John Buber, 88, of Wayne Township, PA, passed away Friday, August 3rd, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born in Minersville, PA on April 11, 1930, he was a son of the late Stiney & Agnes (Jones) Buber.

He was the widower of Helen M. (Moyer) Buber, his wife of 50 years.

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