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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Robert I. Wagner

Robert I. Wagner

Jul 20, 2025

Robert I. Wagner, 90, passed away Sunday, July 20th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pine Grove, where he had been a resident.

Born in Pottsville on December 28, 1934, he was a son of the late Irvin Robert & Isabel (Klinger) Wagner.

He was the widower of Nancy A. Wagner.

Bob was a member of Salem-Hetzel's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove. He...

Thomas J. "Jed" Bartashus, Jr.

Thomas J. "Jed" Bartashus, Jr.

Jul 18, 2025

Thomas J. “Jed” Bartashus, Jr., 56, of New Philadelphia, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, 18th.

Born in Pottsville on January 30, 1969, he was a son of Thomas J. “Digger” Bartashus, Sr., & Judith Bernitsky Bartashus, of New Philadelphia.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his children: Emily Bartashus, Colorado, Bella Bartashus, & Thomas J. Bartashus,...

Anne D. Ruof

Anne D. Ruof

Jul 17, 2025

Anne D. Ruof, 92, a longtime Lake Wynonah resident, passed away July 17, 2025, in Bethlehem PA.



Born in Worthington, OH, on February 13, 1933, she was the daughter of Eva (Smith) and Costas Demos.



Anne was the wife of the late Rev. Dr. Richard A. Ruof, who passed away in 2010.



In 1955, Anne received her Bachelor’s degree in Community Recreation from...

Gary L. "Paca" McLaughlin

Gary L. "Paca" McLaughlin

Jul 16, 2025

Gary L. "Paca" McLaughlin, 71, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, July 16th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Coaldale, PA on May 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Marian V. (Rothermal) and John McLaughlin.

Married 39 years, Paca was the husband of Janet B. (Feeley) McLaughlin.

After graduation from Tamaqua Area High School in 1973, Paca attended Lehigh...

June L. Renninger

June L. Renninger

Jul 16, 2025

June L Renninger, 87, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away July 16th at home. 

Born in Pottsville on June 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Laura (Starr) and Robert Martin.

June was the wife of the late Edwin F. Renninger who passed away in 2001.

She was a homemaker for most of her life, and took pride in caring for her...

Jeffrey A. Clark

Jeffrey A. Clark

Jul 16, 2025

Jeffrey A. “Mex” Clark, 69, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 16th, at home.

Jeffrey was born in Cressona on August 15, 1955, a son of the late Betty Herring.

He was formerly employed by Bill's Produce.

Jeffrey is survived by his aunt & uncle, Sandy & Ron Strause, Schuylkill Haven.

Private services will be held at the family’s convenience.

Ronald P. Tranosky

Ronald P. Tranosky

Jul 10, 2025

Ronald P. Tranosky, 73, of Pottsville, PA passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, PA on November 27, 1951, he was the son of the late Paul Tranosky and Evelyn (Weaver) Doyne and Thomas Doyne.

Surviving is his wife of 47 years, Donna (Witmier) Tranosky; daughter, Dr. Casey (Tranosky) Horvath, wife of Stephen Horvath, Pottsville, PA;...

Daniel Anthony Shuman

Daniel Anthony Shuman

Jul 9, 2025

Daniel Anthony Shuman, Pottsville, passed away suddenly in the early morning of July 9, 2025.

Born in Pottsville on April 1, 1957, he was the son of the late Robert Daniel Shuman and Betty Ossman Shuman. He was named in honor of his grandfathers, Daniel Shuman and Anthony Ossman, and also his great-great grandfather, Daniel Donne, a veteran of the PA...

Barbara A. Faust

Barbara A. Faust

Jul 6, 2025

Barbara Ann Faust, 79, of North Manheim Township, passed away Sunday, July 6th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Barbara was born in Pottsville on November 1, 1945, a daughter of the late Emil & Ruth (Valinksy) Umberger.

Married nearly 41 years, she was the loving wife of Roy M. Faust.

She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High...

Thomas J. Welsh

Thomas J. Welsh

Jul 3, 2025

Thomas J. Welsh, 81, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, July 3rd, at Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville on September 30, 1943, he was the son of the late Frances (Adamo) and Paul Weller.

Married 54 years, Thomas was the husband of Janet (Laubenstein) Welsh.

Thomas was a 1961 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.

Thomas served as an Airman...

Helen D. Wingle

Helen D. Wingle

Jun 27, 2025

Helen D. Wingle, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, June 27th, at home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 8th at St. John's New Cemetery in Auburn.

Charles M. Lehman, Jr.

Charles M. Lehman, Jr.

Jun 26, 2025

Charles M. Lehman, Jr., 67, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, June 26th, at his sister’s residence in Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville on December 10, 1957, he was the son of the late Marion E. (Rooke) and Charles M. Lehman, Sr.

Charles graduated from Milton Hershey High School.

He was employed as a supervisor at Dove Plastic in Hamburg.

Charles is survived by six siblings:...

Jane Ulmer Kiefer

Jane Ulmer Kiefer

Jun 26, 2025

Jane Ulmer Kiefer, 81, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, June 26th, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading.

Jane was born in Pottsville on April 5, 1944, a daughter of the late Walter & Mary (Galavage) Ulmer.

Married 57 years, she was the loving wife of Allen E. Kiefer.

Jane was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Friedensburg.

She was a...

Shirley May Foose

Shirley May Foose

Jun 21, 2025

Shirley May Foose, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 21st, at home. 

Shirley was born in Schuylkill Haven on October 11, 1935, a daughter of the late Harry A. & Sarah A. (Zimmerman) Neidlinger. 

She was the widow of Milford D. Foose. 

She is also preceded in death by her siblings: Martha Rodnick, Jean Yeager, Alberta Parkhurst, Allen Neidlinger, & John...

Robert L. Archer

Robert L. Archer

Jun 21, 2025

It is with sad hearts that Robert L. (Bob) Archer of Pine Grove, passed peacefully into his next life on June 21, 2025 at the Laurel Center in Hamburg.

Bob was born in Rausch Creek, a small mining village, on April 22, 1929 and was the only child of Percy Leon Archer and Sadie (Zimmerman) Archer.

Bob graduated from Tremont High School...

William S. Winkler

William S. Winkler

Jun 21, 2025

William S. Winkler, 72, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, June 21st, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Philadelphia on December 16, 1952, he was the son of the late Charles and Gertrude (Betz) Winkler.

Bill was employed at Paone Woodworking Co., Philadelphia for most of his career.

He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven.

Bill is...

Riley Reign Davis

Riley Reign Davis

Jun 20, 2025

Riley Reign Davis, beloved three month old daughter of Parrish A. & Toriana (Rumberger) Davis, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, June 20th, at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Riley was born in Reading, PA on February 24, 2025.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by two sisters: Jayleen Davis, & Ariana Davis, maternal grandmother, Lucy Rumberger, paternal grandfather, Marquette...

Carrie M. Lorah

Carrie M. Lorah

Jun 16, 2025

Carrie M. Lorah, 84, of Hamburg passed away peacefully in her residence on Monday, June 16th.

Born in West Reading, on August 21, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Carrie E. (Rothenberger) and Daniel O. Lorah.

She was a life-long member of Bernville Mennonite Church.

Carrie worked at several garment factories in her earlier years and then at the Hamburg Center...

Bonnie R. Mates

Bonnie R. Mates

Jun 11, 2025

Bonnie R. Mates, 88, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, June 11th, at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Summit Station on September 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Clara (Echternacht) and Henry C. Fessler.

Bonnie was the widow of Edward L. Mates who passed away in 2008.

She was a 1954...

Theresa M. Boris

Theresa M. Boris

Jun 8, 2025

Theresa M. Boris, 70, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, June 8th, at her residence.

Born on August 21, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Olga Costick.

Theresa was the wife of the late James P. Boris.

She was a homemaker for most of her life.

Theresa is survived by a son, William Boris and grandchildren: William Jr., Anthony, and Aiyana.

Services and...