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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Daniel C. Sholes
Jan 28, 2015
Daniel C. Sholes, 86, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, died Wednesday at Laurel's Senior Living, Hazleton. He was a son of the late Anthony and Josephine Bakuliute Sholes; and husband of the late Donna Marie Krall Fessler Sholes. Services and interment will be private.
Marjorie E. (Gray) Scotti
Jan 27, 2015
Marjorie E. Gray Scotti, 77, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 27th, at Schuylkill Medical Center East, Pottsville, surrounded by her family.
Born in Webster Springs, West Virginia, on September 30, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Robert W. Gray, Sr. and Mabel E. (McClure) Gray.
She was...
Jean R. Stank
Jan 26, 2015
Jean R. Stank, devoted wife, mother, grandparent and friend was born in Shamokin, PA in 1927. After living a wonderful life filled with peace and joy, Jean passed away on January 26, 2015.
She blessed all that she knew with compassion, love and humor. Jean was a graduate of PAHS class of 1945. She was a member...
Martin W. Fenstermacher
Jan 26, 2015
Martin W. “Marty” Fenstermacher, 58, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, January 26th, at Lehigh Valley Medical Center, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville, on July 31, 1956, he was a son of Geraldine (Jimerson) Fenstermacher, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Melvin W. Fenstermacher.
He was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High...
Ralph P. "Mush" Wessner
Jan 25, 2015
Ralph P. “Mush” Wessner, 94, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, January 25th, at home.
Born in Pinedale, Pennsylvania on September 21, 1920, he was a son of the late Verd & Annie (Breiner) Wessner.
He was married to Lois J. (Meyers) Wessner, his wife of 64 years.
...
Frances M. (Ratcliffe) Leiby
Jan 21, 2015
Frances M. Leiby, 87, of Orwigsburg, passed away Wednesday at Orwigsburg Center. She was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Russell County, Va. Frances was last employed by the former Walk-In Shoe Co., Schuylkill Haven, until retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Leiby, May 11, 1970; two granddaughters, Shannon and Lynn. Surviving are a daughter,...
Donald J. Zulick, Sr.
Jan 20, 2015
Donald J. Zulick, Sr.
Donald J. “Tub” “Bubbles” Zulick, Sr., 70, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, January 20th, in Schuylkill Haven.
Born May 9, 1944, he was the son of the late Theodore and Esther Heim Zulick.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years,...
Trevor John Seibert
Jan 17, 2015
Trevor John Seibert, 15, of Cressona, passed away Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Born in Pottsville, Aug. 27, 1999, he was a son of Nichole Mahalage Knorr, Cressona, and Edward Seibert, Shenandoah. Trevor was a ninth-grade student at Blue Mountain High School. Trevor was a member of the Life Living Center-Four Square Gospel Church, Pottsville. Trevor was...
Carol J. Sweigert
Jan 16, 2015
Carol J. Sweigert, 71, of Wayne Township, passed away Friday at her residence. Born in Wayne Township, March 28, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Edna Kerschner Roeder. A graduate of Blue Mountain High School, she was employed as a machine operator at Jettison Direct Mail, Hamburg. She was the wife of Larry Sweigert....
Joseph J. Bike, Jr.
Jan 16, 2015
Joseph J. Bike Jr., 87, of West Brunswick Township, passed away Friday at his residence. Joseph was born in Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 16, 1927, a son of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Alice Szymanski Bike. Joseph served in the Army in World War II. He was employed as a pipe fitter and was a member of Local 777...
Bailey Rose Croneberger
Jan 9, 2015
Bailey Rose Croneberger was born sleeping Friday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was a daughter of Pamela Bixler and Bradley Croneberger, Valley View. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Kenneth and Betty Laubenstine, Robert Bixler and Donald Haak. In addition to her parents, Bailey is survived by a brother, Bradley Croneberger II; grandparents, Bruce and Beth Croneberger,...
James Victor "Jim" Dailey
Jan 7, 2015
James Victor "Jim" Dailey, 74, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday at home. Born in Schuylkill Haven, July 17, 1940, he was a son of the late Victor Albert and Ella Marie Hoover Dailey. He was the husband of Dorothy M. "Dot" Hauntsman Dailey. Jim was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. He was a...
David A. Eshbach
Jan 3, 2015
David A. Eshbach, 65, of Bronx, NY, passed away Saturday, January 3rd, at his residence.
Born in Reading, PA, October 8, 1949, he was a son of the late Robert and Mary Ruth (Carrignan) Eshbach.
He is also preceded in death by a brother, Bert Eshbach. and a sister, Rosemary Eshbach.
David was...
Robert H. Smith
Jan 3, 2015
Robert H. Smith, 78, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street. Born in Auburn, Dec. 5, 1936, he was a son of the late Paul and Bertha Metz Smith. He was the loving husband of Socorro Avila Smith. He proudly served in the Marines Corps. Robert was a member of "Send Me" Ministry Church, Saint...
Helen T. Koslosky
Jan 2, 2015
Helen T. Koslosky, Pottsville, passed away Friday at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville, where she had been a resident. Born in Pottsville, Jan. 19, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Robert & Kathryn Slivinsky Koslosky. She was a member of the former St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church, Saint Clair. Helen was formerly employed by Naval Supply Depot,...
Francis J. Burns
Jan 2, 2015
Francis J. Burns, 96, of Pottsville, passed away Friday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Pottsville, April 1, 1918, he was a son of the late Francis E. and Louise Reith Burns. Francis was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was employed as a quality assurance manager for Alcoa for 44 years. He was also involved in the...
Florence E. (Leymeister) Moyer
Dec 31, 2014
Florence E. Moyer, 70, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County. Florence was born in South Manheim Township, March 10, 1944, a daughter of the late Oscar and Marion Rooke Leymeister. She graduated from Schuylkill Haven Area High School in 1962. She was the wife of Marvin A. Moyer, with...
Janice R. (Higgins) Ney
Dec 30, 2014
Janice R. Ney, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street. Born in Pottsville, Dec. 30, 1938, she was a daughter of the late George and Rachel Eisenhuth Higgins. She was the wife of Charles R. Ney. She is survived by daughters, Cristal Brown and Sherry Chistakoff; and a son, Keith Ney. She is...
Lawrence Edward "Larry" Moore
Dec 23, 2014
Lawrence Edward "Larry" Moore, 77, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va. Born in Pottsville, Aug. 1, 1937, he was a son of the late Edward L. and Jane D. Kehoe Moore. He was the loving husband of Anne Williams Moore. A 1956 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, he was the owner and...
Vernon L. "Louie" Blankenhorn
Dec 23, 2014
Vernon L. "Louie" Blankenhorn, 62, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Marianne and devoted father to Malinda Curnow and Vernon Blankenhorn Jr. Born in Pottsville, Aug. 27, 1952, he was a son of the late Edith Laubenstine and Herman Blankenhorn. He was a member of ...
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