Schuylkill County, PA Funeral Home Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituaries for our Funeral Homes in Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, New Philadelphia & Cressona
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Orin Kenneth Anderson
Jun 14, 2026
Orin Kenneth Anderson, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, June 14th, at Laurel Nursing Home, Hamburg.
Orin was born in Schuylkill Haven on August 10, 1943, a son of the late Herbert L. & Christine M. (Dewald) Anderson.
Married 56 years, he was the husband of Roberta Jane (Winn) Anderson.
Orin was a 1961 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.
He was the...
Conjetta F. Somers
Jun 12, 2026
Conjetta F. Somers, 85, of Pine Grove, passed away Friday, June 12th, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.
Conjetta was born in Pottsville on September 24, 1940, a daughter of the late Dominick and Frances (Serock) Fabrizio.
She was the widow of James Somers.
Conjetta was a graduate of Minersville Area High School.
She was last employed at Boscov's, where she worked for...
David Ivan Metz
Jun 12, 2026
David Ivan Metz, 60, of Auburn, passed away Friday, June 12th, at home with his family by his side.
David was born in Pottsville on June 22, 1965, a son of Ruth (Witman) and the late Ivan Metz.
He previously worked as a machine operator at Hexcel and was a lifetime member of the Farmers Safety Club, Auburn.
In addition to his mother,...
Anna Harding
Jun 11, 2026
Anna Harding, 94, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, June 11th, at her home.
Born in Primrose, on March 24, 1932, to the late Anna (Medock) and Alex Berzowski.
She was the wife of the late Michael Harding, who passed away in 2000. They were married at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church, Minersville , May 4, 1952
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman...
Frank Eugene Zimmerman, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Frank Eugene Zimmerman, Jr., 60, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, June 11th, at home.
Frank was born in York on June 26, 1965, a son of Barbara (Reher) and the late Frank E. Zimmerman, Sr.
He was the widower of Sherry (Canfield) Zimmerman.
Frank was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area High School, class of 1983.
He worked as a press scheduler at...
Anne Marie Lipsky
Jun 10, 2026
Anne M. Lipsky, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 10th at home.
She was born in Pottsville on August 17, 1939, a daughter of the late William and Helen (McNamara) Minnichbach. She was the widow of Edward Lipsky. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers Leslie (Kuss) and Howard and 2 sisters Rosella and Madeline (Madge)...
Sherry Lynn Wilson
Jun 10, 2026
Sherry Lynn Wilson, 59, of Pine Grove, passed away Wednesday, June 10th, at home.
Sherry was born in Pottsville on May 1, 1967, a daughter of the late Edwin and Louise (Boyer) Nagle.
She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1985.
Sherry is survived by her children: Brandon Blankenhorn (Kristina), Alyssa Hummel (Richard), Kelsie Blankenhorn (Ryan), Cassidy Sweat (Aaron)...
John R. "Jack" Challenger
Jun 10, 2026
John R. "Jack" Challenger, 86, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, June 10th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Born in Tower City, Pennsylvania on February 29, 1940, he was a son of the late Ida (Helt) and John Challenger.
He was the husband of Joan F. (Daubert) Challenger, to whom he was married for 36 years. Jack and Joan enjoyed...
Teresa Mercuri
Jun 8, 2026
Teresa Mercuri, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Platania CZ, Italy on July 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Rosaria (Isabella) and Vincenzo Mercuri.
Teresa was the beloved wife of the late Natale “Chris” Mercuri, who preceded her in death in 2015.
She was a devoted...
John Thomas Schenck
Jun 6, 2026
John Thomas Schenck, 65, passed away at home on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
John was born in Bethpage, NY on June 18, 1960, a son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Homeyer) Schenck.
He attended Blue Mountain High School.
John proudly served in the United States Navy, worked as a Pennsylvania State Police Officer and was a Game Commissioner at Fort Indiantown Gap.
He...
Roger Allen Miller
Jun 6, 2026
Roger Allen Miller, 58, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 6, at home.
Roger was born in Pottsville, on April 21, 1968.
He was a Pottsville Area High School graduate.
Roger worked as a foreman on the railroad and was a drummer in a band.
He is survived by his fiancé of 16 years, Sandra Miller, of Schuylkill Haven, a stepdaughter Megan Foster,...
Beatrice K. Wagner
Jun 5, 2026
Beatrice K. Wagner, 75, of Auburn, passed away Friday, June 5th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.Born in Pottsville, on October 19, 1950, a daughter of the late June (Reed) and Richard Wagner.She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1968.She was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed watching the Eagles and Phillies.Beatrice is survived by her fiance...
Anne Lukach
Jun 5, 2026
Anne M. Lukach, 68, of Seltzer, passed away Friday, June 5th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pine Grove.
Born in Pottsville, on April 5,1958, a daughter of the late Eleanor (Dailey) Pepper and Maurice Pepper, Sr.
She was the wife of James Lukach, Sr., to whom she was married for 37 years.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill...
Paul Joseph Lorio
Jun 4, 2026
Paul Joseph Lorio, 77, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Thursday, June 4th, at home.
Paul was born in Philadelphia on March 15, 1949, a son of the late Paul and Regina Lorio.
He was the loving husband of Susan (Milewski) Lorio, to whom he was married for 53 years.
Paul was a graduate of Neshaminy High School.
With pride and honor, Paul served in...
Ethel "Betty" Elizabeth Nothstein
Jun 3, 2026
Ethel "Betty" Nothstein, 91, of Williamstown, NJ, formerly of Kaska, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd, at Virtua Hospital.
Betty was born in Kaska, PA on December 8, 1934, a daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Watkins) Mullins.
She is reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Lewis R. Nothstein, Sr.
Betty was a member of Cumbola United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed creating cherished...
Edward J. Slane
Jun 2, 2026
Edward J. Slane, 78, of New Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday, June 2nd, at his residence surrounded by loved ones including his beloved dog, Murphy.
Born in Pottsville on August 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Kathryn (Burke) and Thomas A. Slane and was raised in Minersville. He graduated from Minersville High School in 1966.
He was the husband of...
Marie Forney
Jun 2, 2026
Marie (Donaldson) Forney, a resident of Rosewood Nursing Home, passed into the loving hands of our Lord on this day, June 2, 2026.
Marie’s entire life revolved around the enrichment and love of her family. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren always brought a special smile to her tired eyes. Ever the one to show up at someone’s home with tools,...
Ruth Diane Barbetta
May 31, 2026
Ruth Diane Barbetta, 82, of Pine Grove, passed away Sunday, May 31st, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
She was born in Pottsville on January 20, 1944, a daughter of the late Norman K. and Alice (Merry) Heffner.
Ruth was the loving wife of Richard Barbetta.
She worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Friedensburg.
In addition...
Walter A. Carey
May 29, 2026
Walter Arthur Carey, 80, of Orwigsburg, passed away Friday, May 29th, at home.
Walt was born in Pottsville on April 5, 1946, the son of the late Paul Carey and Mildred (Marcinik) Noel, wife of Walter Noel.
Married 10 years, he was the husband of Patricia (McManaman) Fox.
He was 1965 graduate of Pottsville High School and had been employed by Boscov’s Trucking...
Keenan Eli Cryts
May 24, 2026
Keenan Eli Cryts, 23, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, May 24th surrounded by his family.
Keenan was born in Pottsville on September 19, 2002, the son of Steven G. & Kimberly A. (Bensinger) Cryts.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School – Class of 2021, and a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology.
He was employed as a surveyor in...
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