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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Mildred M. Mauro
Feb 1, 2017
Mildred M. Mauro, 99, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, February 1st, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on August 10, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Giuseppe & Lucia (Loungo) Mauro, who were Italian immigrants.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic...
Robert M. Pope
Jan 31, 2017
Robert M. Pope, 94, of Elizabethtown, passed away Tuesday at the Masonic Home, Elizabethtown. Born in Kingston, Jan. 30, 1923, he was a son of the late Archibald and Sara Evans Pope. He was the widower of Eleanor M. Staller Pope, who passed away in 2015. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. A graduate...
Francis E. "Ted" Allar
Jan 25, 2017
Francis E. "Ted" Allar, 74, of North Manheim Township, passed away Wednesday, January 25th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville on January 9, 1943, he was a son of the late Francis W. & Claire C. (Brennan) Allar.
He was the husband of Mary...
Elizabeth G. "Betty" (Grandi) Spotts
Jan 22, 2017
Elizabeth G. (Betty) Spotts, 89, Pottsville, was welcomed into heaven, Sunday, January 22nd, at Golden Living Center – York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville, surrounded by her family.
Born in Port Carbon on October 1, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Maria (Sandri) and Fred Grandi and was the wife of Norman R. Spotts...
Edward C. Maffeo
Jan 19, 2017
Edward C. Maffeo, 72, of Cressona, passed away Thursday, January 19th, at his residence.
Edward was born in Pottsville on December 3, 1944, a son of the late Bernice M. (Sticher) and Carl P. Maffeo.
He was the husband of Jean (Becker) Maffeo.
He was a member...
Bessie Bazar
Jan 18, 2017
Bessie Bazar, 95, of Cressona, passed away Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street. Born in Cressona, July 27, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Anastazia Bazar. She was a graduate of Cressona High School and was formerly employed by Argo Knitting Mill. Bessie was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Minersville....
James R. Gauss
Jan 17, 2017
James R. Gauss, 74, of Friedensburg, passed away Tuesday, January 17th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
James was born in Cressona, on March 19, 1942, a son of the late Marion (Bittle) and Marvin Gauss.
He was the widower of Marilyn J. (Stephens) Gauss, who passed...
Michael Hopko
Jan 17, 2017
Michael Hopko, 93, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill. Born in Buck Run, March 4, 1923, he was a son of the late Francis and Anna Chalonic Hopko. He was the husband of Lillian Leona Stewart Hopko. Michael served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman...
Charles J. Bedway Jr.
Jan 13, 2017
Charles J. Bedway, Jr., 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away suddenly Friday, January 13th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Charles was born in Pottsville, PA on Fenruary 1, 1938, a son of the late Wilhelmina (Szilier) Bedway and Charles Bedway , Sr.
He was the husband of Frances A. (Messer)...
Gerald M. Haas
Jan 7, 2017
Gerald M. Haas, 86, of RD Pottsville, passed away peacefully Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street. Born in Pottsville, Oct. 16, 1930, he was a son of the late John A. and Catherine Gallagher Haas. He was the husband of Mary Jane Lord Haas, to whom he was married for 61 years. He was a member...
Arthur R. Lane
Jan 3, 2017
Arthur R. "Bob" Lane, 73, of Cressona, formerly of Easton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 3rd, at his resi dence.
Art was born in Grove City, Ohio on July 30, 1943, a son of the late Alice P. (Allen) and Harold Vincent Lane.
He was the husband of Nancy B. (Greig)...
Zella I. (Brown) Jackson
Jan 3, 2017
Zella I. Jackson, 87, formerly of Arnot's Addition, Saint Clair, passed away Tuesday at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident. Born in Pine Grove, Oct. 23, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Martha Nagle Brown. She was widowed twice, by first husband, Alfred Jacoby Sr., and second husband, Alvin Jackson...
Jeanette I. (Clauser) Krammes
Dec 28, 2016
Jeanette I. Krammes, 88, of Wayne Township, passed away Wednesday, December 28th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Born in Wayne Township on September 29, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Paul F. Clauser, Sr. & Luella E. (Schaller) Clauser.
She was the loving wife to Allen E. Krammes,...
Jean Schoffstall
Dec 27, 2016
Jean Schoffstall, 88, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, December 27th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.
She was born in New Brunswick, Canada on August 12, 1928.
She attended First Baptist Church, Pottsville, and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter #424.
She was formerly employed...
Jane A. (Feeley) Weiss
Dec 26, 2016
Jane A. Weiss, 90, of Pottsville, passed away Monday in her daughter's arms. Born in Mill Creek, June 27, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Emily Erdman Feeley. She was the widow of Richard H. "Dick" Weiss, who passed away Dec. 21, 1995. Jane was a former member of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church...
Michael H. Oler, Jr.
Dec 25, 2016
Michael H. "Mickey" Oler, Jr., 83, of Branchdale, passed away Sunday surrounded by his family at his home. Born in Mar Lin, April 20, 1933, he was a son of the late Michael Oler Sr. and Elizabeth Bondura Oler. He was the loving husband of Margaret A. "Toot" Jester Oler. Michael was a graduate of Pottsville High School, Class...
Gail M. (Wallace) Ebert
Dec 24, 2016
Gail M. Ebert, 70, of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday, December 24th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown, Lehigh County.
Gail was born in Pottsville, PA on March 22, 1946, a daughter of the late Mabel and Anthony M. Wallace.
She was the wife of Theodore R. Ebert. to whom she was married 42 years....
Russell L. Peiffer
Dec 24, 2016
Russell L. Peiffer, 90, of Summit Station, passed away Saturday, December 24th, at his residence.
Russell was born in Summit Station, PA on July 19, 1926, a son of the late Annie (Schaeffer) and William Peiffer.
He was the husband of Florence "Mae" (Edwards) Peiffer.
He was a member of St. Paul's United...
David L. Somers Jr
Dec 24, 2016
David L. Somers Jr, 84, of Pine Grove, passed away Saturday, December 24th, at home.
David was born in Palo Alto, PA on June 8, 1932, a son of the late Martha (Graham) Somers and David L. Somers Sr..
He was the widower of Ethel "Midge" (Griffiths) Somers. who died May 13, 2013
...
Margaret G. Long
Dec 18, 2016
Margaret G. Long
Margaret G. Long, 92, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, December 18th, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg.
Margaret was born in Deiberts Valley, Schuylkill Haven, on March 11, 1924, a daughter of the late Susan (Teplon) and John Gaydos.
In addition to her husband, Robert...
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