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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Evelyn M. (Ulsh)  Keller

Evelyn M. (Ulsh) Keller

Dec 11, 2017

Evelyn M. Keller, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, December 11th, at her residence, after a 5 month battle with multiple brain tumors.

Evelyn was born in Pottsville, on April 20, 1944, a daughter of the late Mildred E. (Roeder) Ulsh and John R. Ulsh, Sr.

Evie was a 1962 graduate of Blue Mountain...

Rev. Alan H. Reider

Rev. Alan H. Reider

Dec 11, 2017

The Reverend Alan H. Reider died on December 11, 2017 at the age of 82, Raised as a member of St John’s United Church of Christ in Schuylkill Haven, he was ordained there in 1960. He received his undergraduate degree from Franklin and Marshall College and his graduate degree from Harvard. He has spent his entire career in the...

Arlan E. Krause

Arlan E. Krause

Dec 3, 2017

Arlan Krause, 92, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully Sunday with his loving family by his side.

Born in Summit Station, Dec. 12, 1924, he was a son of the late William H. and Stella L. Schneck Krause.

Together Arlan and his wife, Fern, were blessed with seven children, Ronald Mengel, husband of Esther “Cookie,”...

James L. Madenfort

James L. Madenfort

Nov 29, 2017

James L. Madenfort, 85, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, November 29th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Williamsport, PA on June 27, 1932, he was a son of the late James L. & Helen (Frenk) Madenfort.

He was the husband of M. Jane (Evans) Madenfort, whom he married June 29, 1952.

Jim was...

Nora Elizabeth (Hoffecker)  George

Nora Elizabeth (Hoffecker) George

Nov 29, 2017

Nora Elizabeth George, 62, after a long struggle with leukemia, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at her home in Lake Wynonah, the morning of November 29th.  Born July 9, 1955 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Julia and Francis Hoffecker, with whom she will now be reunited with in Heaven.  On May...

Fern E. (Dietrich)  Roeder

Fern E. (Dietrich) Roeder

Nov 22, 2017

Fern E. Roeder, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away November 22nd, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on July 23, 1928, she was a daughter of the late John Dietrich, Sr., & Marion (Heffner) Dietrich.

She was the widow of John L. Roeder, Sr., who...

Mildred J. Gradwell

Mildred J. Gradwell

Nov 21, 2017

Mildred J. Gradwell, 84, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday at Schuylkill Center. Mildred was born in Pottsville, July 15, 1933, a daughter of the late William and Louisa Bolton Gradwell. She was formerly employed by local textile factories. She is preceded in death by her companion, Clyde E. Renninger Sr.; five sisters; three brothers. Mildred is survived by sons,...

Lois A. (Livinghouse)  Heffner

Lois A. (Livinghouse) Heffner

Nov 20, 2017

Lois Augusta Heffner, 85, of Auburn, Pa., formerly of Robesonia, Pa., passed away Monday, November 20th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Berks County, Pa., on August 27, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Lester P. and Minerva (Wheeling) Livinghouse.

Lois graduated from Robesonia High School and...

Allen H. Faust, Sr.

Allen H. Faust, Sr.

Nov 11, 2017

Allen H. Faust Sr., 90, of Auburn, passed away Saturday at his residence surrounded by his family. He was finally called to Heaven to share the dance his wife, Anna, has been waiting 10 years for. Born in Orwigsburg, July 10, 1927, he was a son of Homer and Clara Faust. He was the widower of Anna A. Kauffman...

Gilbert D. Shuey

Gilbert D. Shuey

Nov 9, 2017

Gilbert D. Shuey, 80, of North Manheim Township, passed away Thursday at Lebanon Veteran's Hospital, Lebanon. Born in Barry Township, Nov. 23, 1936, he was a son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Verna Klinger Shuey. He was the husband of Joyce L. Trumbo Shuey. Gilbert was a graduate of Hegins Township High School and had served in the...

Erma K. (Hanna)  Inger

Erma K. (Hanna) Inger

Nov 4, 2017

Erma K. Inger, 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven. Erma was born in Pittsburgh, on Dec. 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Harry and Kathleen Smith Hanna. She was known and loved by many as "Momkay." She was a graduate of Allegheny High School, North Side of Pittsburgh. She...

Allen Ramon Faust

Allen Ramon Faust

Nov 4, 2017

Allen Ramon Faust, 90, of Cressona, formerly of Friedensburg, passed away Saturday at York Terrace - The Gardens Nursing Home, Pottsville. Allen was born in Orwigsburg, June 13, 1927, a son of the late Stella Lebera Deibert and Ramon Lewis Faust. He was the husband of Doris Irene Knoll Faust, whom he married in 1952. He was a lifetime...

Marian E. (Bedford)  James

Marian E. (Bedford) James

Nov 2, 2017

Marian E. James, 93, passed away Thursday, November 2nd, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville, where she had been a resident. Born in Cressona, Pennsylvania on August 31, 1924, she was a daughter of the late John & Leah Butz Bedford. She was the widow of John Norman James, who passed away in 1997. Marian was formerly employed at...

Ruthann (Figel)  Mcdemus

Ruthann (Figel) Mcdemus

Nov 1, 2017

Ruthann McDemus, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, November 1st, at ManorCare, Pottsville.

Born in Coaldale, PA on March 13, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Boley & Elizabeth (Hughes) Figel.

She was the wife of Donald S. McDemus.

Ruthann was a graduate of...

Rebecca Lynn Bowe

Rebecca Lynn Bowe

Oct 31, 2017

Rebecca Lynn Bowe, 53, passed away Tuesday at Spring Creek Rehabilitation, Harrisburg, where she was a resident for the past three years. She was born April 9, 1963. She served on the Peer Council at Spring Creek. Rebecca was a 1981 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. Before her illness, she was employed by Laurel Nursing Center, Hamburg, and...

Joyce M. (Tye)  Maberry

Joyce M. (Tye) Maberry

Oct 30, 2017

Joyce M. Maberry

Joyce M. Maberry, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, October 30th, at York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville.

Joyce was born in Wellington, TX on July 15, 1938, a daughter of the late Claudie Mae (Sarratt)  and Lonnie  Tye.

She was the widow of Wilbur R. Maberry.

She...

Mervin J. "Bud" Krammes

Mervin J. "Bud" Krammes

Oct 28, 2017

Mervin J. "Bud" Krammes, 89, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday at Luther Ridge, Pottsville, where he had been a resident. Born in Cressona, July 9, 1928, he was a son of the late Ira D. Sr and Verna Miller Krammes. He was the husband of Jean J. Felsburg Krammes, whom he married July 12, 1949. Bud was...

Lois M. (Richards)  Rolshausen

Lois M. (Richards) Rolshausen

Oct 26, 2017

Lois M. Rolshausen, 89, of Cressona, passed away Thursday, October 26th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Lois was born in Pottsville, on December 6, 1927, a daughter of the late Alma (Sticker)  and Thomas "Harry"  Richards.

She was the wife of Ernest A. Rolshausen, to whom she was married to...

Timmy Samuel Killian

Timmy Samuel Killian

Oct 23, 2017

Timmy Samuel Killian, 66, of North Manheim Township, passed away Monday, October 23rd, at his residence.

Born in Pottsville on November 10, 1950, he was a son of the late William J. & Blanche (Aregood) Killian.

He was the widower of Patricia A. (Brennan) Killian.

Tim was...

Judith A. (Lord)  Gavenas

Judith A. (Lord) Gavenas

Oct 23, 2017

Judith A. Gavenas, 71, of Hegins, passed away Monday at home. Born in Pottsville, Aug. 28, 1946, she was a daughter of the late George F. Jr. and Martha A. Hepler Lord. She was the wife of Charles J. Gavenas. Judith was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Class of 1964. She had worked as the manager of...