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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Martha C. (Noecker)  Deibert

Martha C. (Noecker) Deibert

Feb 22, 2016

Martha C. Deibert, 87, of Orwigsburg, passed away Feb. 22 at Orwigsburg Center-Genesis Healthcare. Born in Auburn, Jan. 27, 1929, she was a daughter of the late William and Cora Yeich Noecker. She was the widow of Clifford Steffy, Martin Guris and Homer M. Deibert. She had worked as a caretaker for several people throughout her life, a foster...

Paul J. Paris

Paul J. Paris

Feb 18, 2016

Paul J. Paris, 67, of Washington Township, passed away Thursday at home. Born in Philadelphia, March 23, 1948, he was a son of the late Paul A. and Evelyn Marsilio Paris. Paul was the proud husband of Ruby J. Paris. He retired from the Philadelphia Police Department after 24 years of service, and was a member of the Fraternal...

Helen I. (Bachman)  Ketner Schwenk

Helen I. (Bachman) Ketner Schwenk

Feb 14, 2016

Helen I. Ketner Schwenk, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Schuylkill Haven, May 31, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Rutherford E.W. and Effie Fisher Bachman. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven; Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens; Senior Women's Club; a 50-year member of...

Harold Edward Roach

Harold Edward Roach

Feb 9, 2016

Harold Edward Roach, 64, of Harrisburg, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 9th, at home.

Born in East Orange, NJ on October 1, 1951, he was a son of the late Harold & Millicent (Blaise) Roach.

He was the husband of Jenifer L. (Stoner) Roach.

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Arlene A. (Rauenzahn)  Harris

Arlene A. (Rauenzahn) Harris

Feb 9, 2016

Arlene A. Harris, 74, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away Tuesday, February 9th, at Genesis Cooper River West Nursing Home, Pennsauken, NJ.

Born in Pottsville on April 20, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Milton & Arlene (Snyder) Rauenzahn.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in...

Leona R. (Federovich)  Lechleitner

Leona R. (Federovich) Lechleitner

Feb 5, 2016

Leona R. Lechleitner, 77, of Seltzer, passed away Friday at home. Born in Minersville, she was a daughter of the late John and Marion Federovich. She was the widow of James Lechleitner. Surviving are two sons, James and Stephen, both of Seltzer.

Edward L. Hummel, Sr.

Edward L. Hummel, Sr.

Feb 2, 2016

Edward L. Hummel Sr., 94, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at home. Born in Schuylkill Haven, Dec. 18, 1921, he was a son of the late Henry L. and Gertrude Deibert Hummel. He was the widower of Jeanette L. Hummel. Ed was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1939. He had been...

Ana Simon

Ana Simon

Jan 28, 2016

Ana Simon, 62, of Cass Township, passed away Thursday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Born in Lower Burrell, April 13, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Winifred and Charles Simon. Ana was a graduate of high school and then attended Delaware Valley College where she received her bachelor's degree in biology. After college, Ana moved to...

Gwendoline N. (Woolmer)  Reading

Gwendoline N. (Woolmer) Reading

Jan 27, 2016

Gwendoline N. "Gwen" Reading, 90, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday at Luther Ridge. Born in Gretton, England, April 21, 1925, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Louisa Endacott Woolmer. She was married in January 1945 in Gretton, a World War II bride of John M. Reading, Army...

John Dennis Wanchalk

John Dennis Wanchalk

Jan 26, 2016

John Dennis Wanchalk, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Jan. 26 at his residence. Born in Pottsville, Dec. 20, 1940, he was a son of the late George and Helen Hudock Wanchalk. He was the husband of Patricia Owens Wanchalk, whom he married May 19, 1972. He attended St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. Dennis served in the...

Raymond D. "Denny" Donetti

Raymond D. "Denny" Donetti

Jan 26, 2016

Raymond D. "Denny" Donetti, 69, of Port Clinton, passed away Tuesday at his residence. Born in Schuylkill Haven, Aug. 29, 1946, he was a son of the late Raymond and Anna Mae Renninger Donetti. He was the husband of Joanne L. Hafer Donetti. He was formerly employed by Circle M Construction for 16 years and then UGI Corp. as...

Joan Z. Moyer

Joan Z. Moyer

Jan 25, 2016

Joan Z. Moyer, 79, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday, January 25th, at Rosewood Nursing Home, North Manheim Township.

Born in Wayne Township on May 2, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Lester T. & Evelyn Marie (Krammes) Fessler.

She was the widow of Marlin S. Moyer, who preceded...

Francis P. Voydik

Francis P. Voydik

Jan 22, 2016

Francis P. "Buddy" Voydik, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in North Manheim Township, June 28, 1936, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ruth Shappell Voydik. He was the loving husband of Dorothy A. Zimmerman Voydik, whom he married on April 30, 1955. Francis attended Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall,...

David M. Tobias

David M. Tobias

Jan 22, 2016

David M. Tobias, 50, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, January 22nd, at home.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on May 1, 1965, he was a son of Blanche (Rihacek) Tobias, Schuylkill Haven, and the late Adam Tobias.

In addition to his father, Dave is also preceded in death by paternal grandparents; Adam & Theresa (Staller) Tobias,...

Stephen Paulin

Stephen Paulin

Jan 20, 2016

Stephen Paulin, 91, of Wayne Twp., passed away Wednesday, January 20th, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg.

Stephen was born in Summit Station, on January 21, 1924, a son of the late Julia (Karcasinic) and John  Paulin.

He served in the U.S. Marines in WW II and was the former owner of Unclaimed Freight...

Ida A. (Keller)  Ryland

Ida A. (Keller) Ryland

Jan 20, 2016

Ida Alvesta Ryland, 98, of Sweet Arrow Lake Road, Pottsville, passed away Wednesday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Wayne Township, Feb. 27, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mame Laubenstine Keller. She was the widow of Glenn Ryland, who passed away in 1972. Ida was a lifetime member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church,...

Lula M. "Vivian" (Zimmerman)  Reed

Lula M. "Vivian" (Zimmerman) Reed

Jan 20, 2016

Lula M. "Vivian" Reed, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday at Schoolyard Square, Pine Grove. Born in Pine Grove, Nov. 3, 1926, she was a daughter of the late John Jr. and Elva Clements Zimmerman. She was the widow of Charles A. Reed Sr., who passed away in 2005. Vivian was formerly employed by the Union Knitting Mill...

Geraldine M. (Tobin)  Webb

Geraldine M. (Tobin) Webb

Jan 20, 2016

Geraldine M. Webb, 72, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Born in Pottsville, July 22, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Leo S. and Nellie Urban Tobin. She was the wife of Ronald S. "Stan" Webb Sr. Geraldine was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School. Surviving, in addition to her husband,...

James J. Mohan, Jr.

James J. Mohan, Jr.

Jan 19, 2016

James J. Mohan Jr., 83, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday at his residence. Born in Pottsville, Aug. 2, 1932, he was a son of the late James J. Sr. and Agnes Dudas Mohan. He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. He was self-employed as a Christmas tree farmer and did construction work. He...

Sydney S. Ruch

Sydney S. Ruch

Jan 18, 2016

Sydney S. Ruch, 94, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Born in Cressona, Dec. 23, 1921, he was a son of the late Samuel and Lottie Herring Ruch. He was the loving husband of Janet J. "Jenny" Gilfillan Ruch. Sid was a graduate of Cressona High School, Class of 1939, and had...