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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Terry (Stone)  Shire

Terry (Stone) Shire

Jun 3, 2016

Terry L. Shire Terry L. Shire, 53, of Mc Calla, AL, formerly of Auburn, passed away Friday, June 3rd, at her residence in Alabama. Terry was born in Bloombury, New Jersey on November 9, 1962, a daughter of the late Theresa (Manferdi) and Lawrence  Stone. She was the wife of Jim J. Shire, to whom she was married for...

Rita A. Clevinger

Rita A. Clevinger

Jun 3, 2016

Rita A. Clevinger, 84, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Mount Carmel, Jan. 16, 1932, Rita was a daughter of the late Anna Roszko and Anthony Sharayko.

She graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1949, and had worked as a dietary department aide...

Barbara M. Griffin

Barbara M. Griffin

Jun 2, 2016

Barbara M. Griffin, 74, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. Born in Harrisburg, March 1, 1942, Barbara was a daughter of the late Viola Kilmer and Vincent Felker. She was the wife of William Griffin, whom she was married to for 40 years. She was of the Lutheran faith. She was a machine operator at...

Rose M. (Mrozek)  Rossi

Rose M. (Mrozek) Rossi

May 31, 2016

Rose M. (Mrozek) Rossi, 84, passed away May 31, 2016, in St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Frank J. Rossi, who died 3/14/2005. Born in Kulpmont, Pa., she was a 1954 graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing.

Rose is survived by her children, Frank, husband of Cheryl (Baker), and David,...

Debra M. "Shelly" (Every)  Moyer

Debra M. "Shelly" (Every) Moyer

May 27, 2016

Debra M. "Shelly" Moyer, 58, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, May 27th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on June 28, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Glenn & June (Grabeal) Evely.

She was the loving wife of Robert L. Moyer.

Shelly was a graduate...

Louis J. Slonina

Louis J. Slonina

May 20, 2016

Louis J. Slonina, 92, passed away Friday at Providence Place, Pottsville, where he had been a resident. Born in Middleport, Sept. 30, 1923, he was a son of the late Jacob and Anna Dzikowski Slonina. Louis proudly served in the Army in Company C, 148th Engineer Battalion, during the Invasion of Europe in World War II. He received the...

George T. Seiler

George T. Seiler

May 20, 2016

George T. Seiler Jr., 83, of Auburn, passed away Friday at Reading Hospital, West Reading. Born in Connellsville, March 31, 1933, he was a son of the late George T. Sr. and Agnes Dill Seiler. George was a graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1952. He served in the Army as a corporal and was a member of...

George Del Conte

George Del Conte

May 17, 2016

George Del Conte, 94, passed away Tuesday, May 17th, at Luther Ridge, where he had been a resident.

Born in Garwood, NJ on October 21, 1921, he was a son of the late Emidio & Rita (Cavallaro) Del Conte.

In addition to his parents, George is also preceded in death by...

Bernadette M. (Palek)  Darcangelo

Bernadette M. (Palek) Darcangelo

May 15, 2016

Bernadette M. Darcangelo, 68, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday at her residence. Born in Shenandoah, March 28, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Litchko Palek. She was the widow of Harold J. "Sparrow" Thompson, who preceded her in death in 2011. Bernadette was the former co-owner of the Clarian House. She is survived...

Leona M. (Stockunas)  Taronis

Leona M. (Stockunas) Taronis

May 14, 2016

Leona M. Taronis, 95, formerly of Port Carbon, passed away Saturday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident. Born in Mahanoy City, Jan. 20, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Helen Raulinaitis Stockunas. She was the widow of Charles J. Taronis, who passed away Nov. 10, 1987. She had been employed as...

Margaret Louise (Daniels)  Bolton

Margaret Louise (Daniels) Bolton

May 12, 2016

Margaret Louise Bolton, 96, passed away Thursday at Seton Manor where she had been a resident. Born in Orwigsburg, March 19, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Hazel Leeser Daniels. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Richard and William. Margaret was the widow of Therald O. Bolton, and the mother of Sandra...

Vincent Robert Dixon

Vincent Robert Dixon

May 9, 2016

Vincent Robert Dixon, 60, of North Manheim Township, passed away Monday at his family's home. He is survived by eight siblings. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Saint Clair.

Donald G. "Pete" Runkle

Donald G. "Pete" Runkle

May 6, 2016

Donald G. “Pete” Runkle, 72, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, May 6th, at Rosewood Nursing Home, North Manheim Township.

Born in Pottsville on November 2, 1943, he was a son of the late Robert & Helen (Warner) Runkle.

He was the husband of Janice D. (Honicker) Runkle.  The couple was...

Jennie N. (Ross)  Abrachinsky

Jennie N. (Ross) Abrachinsky

May 3, 2016

Jennie N. Abrachinsky, 93, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, May 3rd, at home.

Born in Jenners, PA on June 15, 1922, she was a daughter of the late James & Nellie (Ditkewich) Ross.

Jennie was the widow of Albert J. Abrachinsky, Jr., who passed away July 31, 2008.

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John W. "Butch" Miller, Jr.

John W. "Butch" Miller, Jr.

May 3, 2016

John W. “Butch” Miller, Jr., 66, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, May 3rd, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville, March 11, 1950, he was a son of the late John W. Miller, Sr. & Betty Mae (Snyder) Miller.

Butch was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1969.

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Lynwood W. Fessler

Lynwood W. Fessler

Apr 30, 2016

Lynwood W. Fessler, 76, of New Holland, passed away Saturday while in the company of family members at Lancaster General, 555 N. Duke St., Lancaster. Lynwood was born in Wayne Township, May 20, 1939, a son of the late Margaret Rhine and Robert Fessler. He graduated from Cressona High School and served in the Army. He was a member...

Joann (Bright)  Collier

Joann (Bright) Collier

Apr 27, 2016

Joann Bright Collier, 76, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Reading, Sept. 11, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Richard and Pauline Margaret Enzmann Bright. She graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1957. She then enlisted in the Air Force and became one of the youngest instructors of new...

Edna G. (Schweigert)  Schwartz

Edna G. (Schweigert) Schwartz

Apr 19, 2016

Edna G. Schwartz, 96, formerly of Cressona, passed away Tuesday, April 19th, at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, North Manheim Township.

Born in Cressona on December 13, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Robert & Lucia (Rutter)Schweigert.

She was the widow of Forrest S. “Diz” Schwartz, who passed away...

Jeannette H. (Geary)  Schwartz

Jeannette H. (Geary) Schwartz

Apr 18, 2016

Jeannette H. “Netter” Schwartz

Jeannette H. “Netter” Schwartz, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, April 18th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.

Jeannette was born in Schuylkill Haven, on January 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Laura (Martz) and Edward S. Geary.

She was the...

Robert A. Becker

Robert A. Becker

Apr 15, 2016

Robert A. Becker, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born in Pottsville, June 2, 1936, he was a son of the late Helen Coover Becker Oakley and Frank Becker. He was the husband of Lois E. Heffner Becker. He formerly attended Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven. Robert was...