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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Henry Joseph Mongrain

Henry Joseph Mongrain

Dec 2, 2024

Henry Joseph Mongrain passed away peacefully at his home in Orwigsburg, PA, on December 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Arlene (Burke) Mongrain; children, Noel, Allyson and Mark; their spouses, Kimberly, John and Stacy, and six grandchildren: Gabriella, Grace, William, Patrick, Stella and Anastasia.

Born on April 30, 1945 in Buck Mountain, PA, Henry was...

Iris B. (Houser)  Weller

Iris B. (Houser) Weller

Dec 1, 2024

Iris B. Weller, 83, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, December 1st, at home. Born in Ringtown on April 10, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Darvin & Winifred (Reigle) Houser. She was the widow of Victor Francis Weller, Jr. Iris is also preceded in death by her brothers, William, & Furn Fuhrman, & great-granddaughter, Kajia. She was...

Tracy L. (Lewis)  Jansson

Tracy L. (Lewis) Jansson

Nov 19, 2024

Tracy L. Jansson, 60, of Hershey, passed away Tuesday, November 19th, at Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey, surrounded by her husband and daughter.

Born in Pottsville on June 30, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Eugene R. & Jeanette (Hardy) Lewis.

Together 10 years, Tracy was the loving wife of Frank A. Palmieri....

Marie E. (Frankenstine)  Caruano

Marie E. (Frankenstine) Caruano

Nov 17, 2024

Marie E. Caruano, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, November 17th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont. Born in Pottsville on May 24, 1929, she was a daughter of the late William & Eleanor (Edden) Frankenstine. She was the widow of Francis "Chick"  Caruano who preceded her in death February 27, 2003. In addition to her parents...

Nancy Kay (Herring)  Wingert

Nancy Kay (Herring) Wingert

Nov 15, 2024

Nancy Kay Wingert, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, November 15th, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Friedensburg on May 29, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Russell A. & Vera E. (Rhine) Herring.

Married 57 years, Nancy was the beloved wife of James Walter...

Dean A. Dewald

Dean A. Dewald

Nov 13, 2024

Dean A. Dewald, 67, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, November 13th, at Penn Medicine Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born in Pottsville on October 4, 1957, he was a son of the late Russell & Charlotte (Readinger) Dewald.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Gail Jones....

Fred H. Haeseler

Fred H. Haeseler

Oct 31, 2024

Fred H. Haeseler, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, October 31st, at Orwigsburg Center surrounded by his family.

Born in Landingville on September 2, 1946, he was the son of the late James & Minette (Heffner) Haeseler.

Married 54 years, he was the husband of Barbara E. (Keller) Haeseler.

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Charles David Wert, Jr.

Charles David Wert, Jr.

Oct 26, 2024

Charles David Wert, Jr., 88, passed away Saturday, October 26th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, where he had been a resident.

Born in Middletown, DE on May 10, 1936, he was a son of the late Charles David Wert, Sr. & Emma Virginia (Wilson) Wert.

Married in 1972, he was the husband of...

Dennis Butz

Dennis Butz

Oct 24, 2024

Dennis “Butch” Butz, 75, passed away October 24, 2024, in Pittsburg, PA.

He was born in Pottsville to the late Paul Butz, Sr. and late Jane (Aylmer) Butz.

He attended Saint Ambrose School.

He enlisted in the Army (69-71) serving in the Vietnam War.

He lived in the Cressona/Schuylkill Haven Area...

Kathleen Lattis

Kathleen Lattis

Oct 22, 2024

Kathleen Lattis, 77, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kathy was born in Ashland, PA on October 8th, 1947.  She was the daughter of the late Charles Jr. and Ruth (Fegley) Heizenroth.  Kathy was a 1965 graduate of Ashland Area High School...

Kathleen M. Yakaitis

Kathleen M. Yakaitis

Oct 20, 2024

Kathleen M. Yakaitis, 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, October 20th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, East Campus, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on January 24, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Gerace) and Albert Yakaitis. Kathleen was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School. She was employed as a machine operator at Meck Knitting...

Faye A. (Krammes)  Shay

Faye A. (Krammes) Shay

Oct 16, 2024

Faye Alberta Shay, 81, of Cressona, passed away Wednesday, October 16th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Rock on October 25, 1942, she was a daughter of the late William S. & Stella M. (Warner) Krammes.

She was the widow of Vincent L. Shay, Sr., her husband of 46...

Joseph D. Bell

Joseph D. Bell

Oct 15, 2024

Joseph D. Bell, 95, of Honey Brook, died at Tel Hai Retirement Community on October 15th. Son of the late Walter and Elizabeth Haldeman Bell he was born September 20, 1929 in Pottsville. He and his wife, Suzanne, were married 68 years. Joe graduated from Pottsville High School in 1947 and from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1956 with...

Marina M. (Perez)  Crouch

Marina M. (Perez) Crouch

Oct 15, 2024

Marina M. Crouch, 97, of Orwigsburg, PA, formerly of Bronx, NY, passed away Tuesday, October 15th, at home.

Born in Jersey City, NJ on December 20, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Cecilio & Ernestine (McNichols) Perez.

Married in 1950, Marina was the widow of Edward Crouch who departed...

Rose Marie "Ree" (Gaffney)  Hardinger

Rose Marie "Ree" (Gaffney) Hardinger

Oct 12, 2024

Rose Marie Hardinger, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Seton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident for the past month.

She was born in Landingville on September 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Rita (Leddy) & Robert Gaffney. She was the wife...

Evelyn J. Tropp

Evelyn J. Tropp

Oct 10, 2024

Evelyn J. Tropp, 77, of Pottsville passed away Thursday, October 10th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on February 6, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Edward S. & Anna (Kiefer) Drye.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Norman J. Tropp.

Evelyn was...

Kathleen M. Consugar

Kathleen M. Consugar

Oct 10, 2024

Kathleen M. Consugar, 75, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, October 10th at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill East, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on June 18, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Ferne E. (Schaeffer) Pesta and William Quinn.

Kathleen was a 1967 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

She was employed...

Joan (Scopelliti)  Zawisza

Joan (Scopelliti) Zawisza

Oct 9, 2024

Joan Zawisza, 71, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday, October 9th, at home with her family by her side.

Born in Shamokin on May 26, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Joseph L. & Betty Agnes (Laubach) Scopelliti.

She was a 1971 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes, Shamokin.

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Richard J. Dottery, Sr.

Richard J. Dottery, Sr.

Oct 8, 2024

Richard J. Dottery, Sr., 77, of New Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, October 8th, at his residence. Born in Allentown on October 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Betty Thomas. Richard was the husband of Lorraine (Szilezy) Dottery. After graduating with a Theology degree from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MI, Richard was ordained as a Baptist...

Richard A. Klinger

Richard A. Klinger

Oct 8, 2024

Richard A. Klinger, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 8th, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven, where he had been a resident.

Born in Pine Grove on March 6, 1932, he was a son of the late Roy & Mamie Klinger.

Rich was a graduate of Pine Grove High School....