Schuylkill County, PA Funeral Home Obituaries & Death Notices

Obituaries for our Funeral Homes in Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, New Philadelphia & 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, New Philadelphia 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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Donna Kay Bowen Rizzuto

Donna Kay Bowen Rizzuto

Jul 19, 2026

Donna Kay Bowen Rizzuto, 67, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville on May 21, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Wayne L. "Babe" Bowen, Sr. & Joyce E. "Sis" (Fessler) Bowen.

She was the widow of Alfred E. Rizzuto.

Donna graduated from Blue Mountain High School, Class of...

Chrisy Ann Taylor

Chrisy Ann Taylor

Jul 18, 2026

Chrisy Ann Taylor, 51, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Campus, Pottsville.

Born in Reading on December 30, 1974, she was a daughter of Carol Lee (Jones) Heller, of Cressona.

Chrisy was a 1994 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

She enjoyed working with children at local childcare centers.

In addition to her mother, Chrisy is survived...

Janet Dagon

Janet Dagon

Jul 16, 2026

Janet Dagon passed away peacefully July 16, 2026 in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was a mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed.

Janet was born in Pottsville PA July 15,1950 where she lived most of her life. The only daughter of Albert and Angela Bernosky, she dreamed of becoming a nurse, a mother, and an author.

She graduated from Nativity BVM...

Virlin Clyde Neifert

Virlin Clyde Neifert

Jul 16, 2026

Virlin Clyde Neifert, 90, of Minersville, passed away Thursday, July 16th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg with family by his side.

Virlin was born in Palo Alto on December 11, 1935, a son of the late Clyde Virlin & Virginia (Caruso) Neifert.

He was of the Catholic faith.

Virlin had worked as a truck driver for Berks Welding.

Virlin is survived by his brother, Ronald...

Kevin Scott Schrader

Kevin Scott Schrader

Jul 14, 2026

Kevin Scott Schrader, 58, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, July 14th, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born in Pottsville, on March 7, 1968, he was a son of the late Peggy (Jackson) Minnich, wife of Clayton "Butch" Minnich, and Scott Schrader.

He held various jobs locally.

Kevin is survived by his brothers: David Schrader, husband of Jessica, Schuylkill Haven and Gerald Schrader and...

Joseph Francis Costanzo

Joseph Francis Costanzo

Jul 10, 2026

Joseph Francis Costanzo, 84, of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly at his home on July 10, 2026. He was of the Catholic faith.

Born on October 9 1941 he was the son of the late James V. And Georgianna (Sterner) Costanzo. He was a lifelong resident of Schuylkill Haven and attended Saint Ambrose and Schuylkill Haven schools. He often reminisced...

Joseph John Kenney, Jr.

Joseph John Kenney, Jr.

Jul 9, 2026

Joseph John Kenney Jr, 85, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Ohio.

Born in Pottsville on May 10, 1941, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Kathryn (Bohannon) Kenney Sr.

Just two weeks prior, Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Lois Ann Kenney.

He graduated from...

Nancy Lee Faust

Nancy Lee Faust

Jul 9, 2026

Nancy Lee Faust, 81, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at home.

Born in Pottsville, on August 29, 1944, a daughter of the late Warren and Dorothy (Kramer) Kliebenstein.

Nancy was the widow of Carl Faust, Sr.

She was a Pottsville Area High School graduate, class of 1962.

Nancy worked at the Hamburg State Hospital as an aide; Kramer Gas Station, Orwigsburg;...

Mary Elizabeth Gilbert

Mary Elizabeth Gilbert

Jul 9, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Gilbert, 87 of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Orwigsburg Center.

She was born in Pottsville on October 20, 1938, a daughter of the late Donald and Sarah Jane (Frankenstein) Schwartz.

Mary was the widow of Melvin M. Gilbert, Sr.

She attended Pottsville Area High School.

She was a member of Zion’s Red Church, Orwigsburg.

Mary enjoyed seasonal camping...

Donald S. "Pickle" Ziegler

Donald S. "Pickle" Ziegler

Jul 8, 2026

Donald S. “Pickle” Ziegler, 99, of Pine Grove, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 8th, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on February 17, 1927, in Friedensburg, he was the son of the late Riland and Laura (Nunemacher) Ziegler.

Pickle was preceded in death by his beloved wife of many years, Laura L. (Kull) Ziegler, who passed away on January...

Terry LeRoy Bensinger

Terry LeRoy Bensinger

Jul 8, 2026

Terry LeRoy Bensinger, 85, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 8th, at Providence Place, Pottsville, surrounded by his family.

Terry was born in Pottsville on February 3, 1941, the son of the late Arlo J. Bensinger & Sarah (Standiford) Bensinger Knarr.

Married 57 years, he was the widower of Estelle N. (Buhl) Bensinger.

Terry was a former member of The Lighthouse...

Richard Paul Gressik

Richard Paul Gressik

Jul 3, 2026

Richard Paul Gressik, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Richard was the loving husband of Cecelia (Hallick) Gressik, to whom he was married for 49 years.

Richard graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School, class of 1963. He continued his education at Penn State University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degrees.

During...

Leanne Marbarger

Leanne Marbarger

Jun 29, 2026

Leanne E. Marbarger, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Monday, June 29, at Reading Hospital, West Reading.

Leanne was born in Pottsville on November 26, 1949, a daughter of the late John and Verna (Luckenbill) Marbarger.

She was a 1967 graduate of Blue Mountain High School and graduated from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing in 1970. Leanne worked as a...

Judyann Stine

Judyann Stine

Jun 29, 2026

Judyann M. Stine, 76, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, June 29th, at Tower Health, with family by her side.

Judyann was born in Pottsville on April 6, 1950, a daughter of the late Earl and LaVerne (Schaeffer) Bair.

She was the widow of Kenneth W. Stine, Sr.

Judyann graduated from Schuylkill Haven Area High School.

She was a member of the New Life...

Kyran D. Malarkey

Kyran D. Malarkey

Jun 28, 2026

Kyran Daley Malarkey, 83, passed away in Wayne, PA on Sunday, June 28, 2026, due to complications following a stroke. Prior to her death, she had lived in the Arnold, MD since 1998.

Born in Wilmington, DE on November 5, 1942, Kyran was the daughter of the late Edmund and Josephine (Weyman) Daley. She grew up in Pottsville, PA—graduating first from...

Robert Allen Pflueger

Robert Allen Pflueger

Jun 28, 2026

Robert Allen Pflueger, 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at home with his loving family by his side.

Born in Pottsville on September 13, 1945, he was a son of the late Joseph and Blanche (Bitzer) Pflueger.

Bob was the loving husband of Deborah (Werner) Pflueger, to whom he was married for 34 years.

He was a graduate of...

Lois Ann Kenney

Lois Ann Kenney

Jun 26, 2026

Lois Ann Kenney, 81, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at her son’s home with family by her side.

Born in Pottsville on August 17, 1944, she was a daughter of the late John and Jessie Weihe.

Lois was the loving wife of Joseph Kenney to whom she was married for 47 years.

She was a member of St. Mark's United...

Margaret A. Gradwell

Margaret A. Gradwell

Jun 24, 2026

Margaret A. Gradwell, 61, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at home.

Born in Pottsville on January 1, 1965, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Kostishak) Rumberger.

Margaret was the loving wife of Joseph E. Gradwell, to whom she had been married for 34 years.

She was a member of St. Peter and Paul Byzantine...

Catherine Ann Schaeffer

Catherine Ann Schaeffer

Jun 17, 2026

Catherine Ann Schaeffer, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, June 17th, at home with her family by her side.

She was born in Pottsville on September 6, 1952, and was a daughter of the late Stanley and Marie (Meloditz) Woznicki.

Catherine was the loving wife of Thomas E. Schaeffer, to whom she had been married for nearly 53 years.

Catherine was a...

Orin Kenneth Anderson

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...