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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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.
...
Elaine J. (Brown) Gilbert
Oct 31, 2018
Elaine J. Gilbert, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 31st, at ManorCare, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville on February 13, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Paul & Mabel (Felty) Brown.
She was the loving wife of James Riley Gilbert.
In addition to her...
Colonel Joshua H. Wilson, Jr. D. D. S.
Oct 31, 2018
Colonel Joshua H. Wilson, Jr. D.D.S, 82, of Auburn, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 31st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, PA on May 7, 1936, he was a son of the late Joshua H. Wilson, Sr. & Esther Fegley Wilson.
Dr. Wilson was a graduate of Pottsville...
Leonard George Dixon, Sr.
Oct 28, 2018
Leonard George Dixon, Sr., 84, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Sunday, October 28th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Cressona, PA on July 22, 1934, he was a son of the late Socrates & Lolita (Reber) Dixon.
He was the husband of Elaine (Evely) Dixon.
Leonard served...
Loretta Mary Matto
Oct 24, 2018
Loretta Mary Matto, 74, of Port Carbon, passed away Wednesday, October 24th, at ManorCare, Pottsville.
Born in Port Carbon on May 18, 1944, she was a daughter of the late John & Mary (Michaels) Matto.
She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Class of 1962.
Loretta was a member of St....
Kimberley Jean Krebs
Oct 23, 2018
Kimberley Jean Krebs, 51, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday at Reading Hospital Tower Health, West Reading. Born in Laconia, N.H., March 21, 1967, she was a daughter of Richard A. Sr. and Susan Hall Krebs, Auburn. Kimberley had attended Blue Mountain High School. She enjoyed riding her Harleys, fishing, hunting, and volunteering and working with kids at Schuylkill...
Bruce A. Wesner
Oct 23, 2018
Bruce A. Wesner, 74, of Wayne Township, passed away Tuesday, October 23rd, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading.
Born in Port Carbon, PA on February 6, 1944, he was a son of the late Leland Wesner, Sr. & Kathryn (Auer) Wesner.
He was a graduate of Pottsville High School.
Bruce proudly served in...
Thomas G. Smith, Jr.
Oct 22, 2018
Thomas G. Smith, Jr. of Pottsville, age 80, passed away on Monday 10-22-18 at Seton Manor Nursing Home in Orwigsburg, PA.
Born in Pottsville, August 27, 1938, he was the son of the late Dorothy E. & Thomas G. Smith, Sr.
He grew up in Minersville and graduated in 1956 from Minersville High School. He...
Judith A. (Reichner) Lewis
Oct 21, 2018
Judith A. (Reichner) Lewis, 78, of Pottsville, PA, passed away Sunday, October 21st, peacefully, at her residence.
Judith was born in Woodbury, NJ on August 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Eva M. (Paul) and Rev. Walter L. Reichner.
She was the widow of Rev. William T. Lewis.
...
Bernard R. Kehoe
Oct 19, 2018
Bernard R. "Bernie" Kehoe, 92, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Friday at ManorCare, Pottsville, after a long illness. He was born in Reading in 1926 to the late Edgar and Mary Reicheneder Kehoe. Due to his mother's early death, he was raised in Schuylkill Haven by his uncle and aunt, the late Francis "Elk" and Fernely M. Sotzin...
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