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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John C. Plaxa

John C. Plaxa

Sep 8, 2025

John C. Plaxa, 81, of Auburn, passed away Monday, September 8th, at his residence. 

Born in Frackville on May 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Sophie (Klementovich) Boyer and John Plaxa.

John was the widower of Joanne D. (Snokus) Plaxa. The couple shared 53 years happily married before Joanne’s passing in 2020. 

He attended George Washington University and graduated with...

Larry L. Fidler

Larry L. Fidler

Sep 7, 2025

Larry L. Fidler, 77, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, September 7th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on July 12, 1948, he was the son of the late Verna (Stump) and Lamar Fidler.

Married 47 years, he was the husband of Linda L. (Klahr) Fidler.

Larry was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.

He served in the U.S....

Daniel A. Sell

Daniel A. Sell

Sep 6, 2025

Daniel Sell, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 6th at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg, PA. Daniel was born in Quakertown on August 1,1956, a son of the late Carol Lou (McFarland) Sell and Daniel Sell.

He is survived by his daughter Katelyn McNeill (Sell) and husband Daniel McNeill. Grandchildren Quinn McNeill and Zoey McNeill. Sister Laurie Glass (Sell)...

Dolores M. Morgan

Dolores M. Morgan

Sep 5, 2025

Dolores M. Morgan, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, September 5th, peacefully at home.

Dolores was born in Pottsville on January 27, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Alvin & Arlene (Graeff) Kerschner.

She was the widow of Marlin E. Morgan, Jr. In addition to her parents & husband, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie...

Bridgett Trumbach

Bridgett Trumbach

Aug 31, 2025

Bridgett Trumbach, 64, of Mohrsville, Pennsylvania, fulfilled her earthly journey on August 31, 2025 — an ending that carried her soul beyond this world into light and peace, where she now watches over and guides her loved ones.She was born on December 31, 1960, in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Gerry Miller and Richard Anderson.Bridgett was a force...

Betty L. Noecker

Betty L. Noecker

Aug 31, 2025

Betty L. Noecker, 88, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, August 31st at her residence.

Born in Pottsville on February 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Florence V. (Russell) and Hugh K. Blakeslee.

Betty was the wife of the late Samuel Noecker, Sr.

She was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

Betty was a homemaker for most of her life.

She was...

Irene F. Santee

Irene F. Santee

Aug 29, 2025

Irene F. Santee, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, August 29th, at Temple University Hospital Main Campus, Philadelphia.

Irene was born in Pottsville on November 5, 1954, a daughter of the late Walter & Loretta (McNulty) Sponhouse.

Married 44 years, she was the loving wife of Stirling G. "Skeeter" Santee.

She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, St. Clair.

Irene was...

Gerard E. "Ger" Daley, Sr.

Gerard E. "Ger" Daley, Sr.

Aug 25, 2025

Gerard E. "Ger" Daley, Sr., 73, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, August 25th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on June 28, 1952, he was a son of the late Edward G. & Anna Rose (Gretsky) Daley.

He was the husband of Patricia Ann (Hughes) Daley.

Ger was a 1970 graduate of Minersville High School.

He served in the U.S. Army.Ger retired from Reidler...

Kathleen M. Edwards

Kathleen M. Edwards

Aug 22, 2025

Kathleen M. Edwards, 73, of St. Clair, passed away Friday, August 22nd at her son’s residence.

Born in Pottsville on April 9, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Hilda (Pales) Miller and Raymond Honicker II.

Kathleen was the wife of the late George R. Edwards who passed away in 1989.

After attending Schuylkill Haven High School, Kathleen was employed at multiple...

Brian E. Faust

Brian E. Faust

Aug 22, 2025

Brian E. Faust, 45, of Fairmont, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 22nd. 

Brian was born in Pottsville on October 19, 1979, a son of Kathy (Schell) Faust, of Port Carbon, and the late Robert L. Faust. 

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.

He had earned a degree in Criminal Justice from McCann School of Business & Technology and...

Doris Thomas

Doris Thomas

Aug 20, 2025

Doris “Dottie” Thomas, 81, of Pottsville passed away at home on August 20, 2025.

Born in Pottsville February 29th 1944, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Mildred (Dando) Thomas.

Dottie was a 1962 graduate of Pottsville high school and a 1964 graduate of Goldey Beacom College, Wilmington DE.

She worked from 1964 to 1965 at Goldey Beacom College and worked...

Ruth G. Fretz

Ruth G. Fretz

Aug 20, 2025

Ruth G. Fretz, 92, formerly of Orwigsburg & New Philadelphia, passed away Wednesday, August 20th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Ruth was born in Boyertown, PA on June 18, 1933, a daughter of the late Jonathan F. & Missouria M. (Gehris) Houck.

She was the widow of Richard S. Fretz who passed away in 2023. Ruth was also preceded in death by eight...

Karen Lea Berkheiser

Karen Lea Berkheiser

Aug 20, 2025

Karen Lea Berkheiser, 65, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, August 20th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on November 10, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Harold W. & Joan Reidler Berkheiser.

Karen was a 1977 graduate of Blue Mountain High School. She enjoyed playing softball during her younger years.

She graduated from LCCC as a dental assistant, and from Alvernia...

Hans John Vollert

Hans John Vollert

Aug 19, 2025

Hans John Vollert, 88, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Tuesday, August 19th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Hans was born in New Rochelle, NY on June 26, 1937.

He was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Jacqualine Lechner in 2015. He is also preceded in death by three sons: George Hall, Ricky Hall, & Daniel Lechner, his grandson, Georgie Hall, and his...

Barbara A. Schaeffer

Barbara A. Schaeffer

Aug 19, 2025

Barbara A. "Shorty" Schaeffer, 86, of Cressona, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, PA on November 15, 1938, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Anna Kovolosky and Edward Augustine. She was the devoted wife of the late Carey R. Schaeffer, Sr., who preceded her...

Patricia (Patty) A. Kubeika

Patricia (Patty) A. Kubeika

Aug 19, 2025

Patricia (Patty) A. Kubeika, 68, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia on June 1, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Annette (Minnich) and Joseph Tomlinson.

Patty recently marked 50 years of marriage to her beloved husband, Michael Kubeika.

A 1975 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, she earned an Associate’s Degree from...

Cindy Marie Boyer

Cindy Marie Boyer

Aug 19, 2025

Cindy Marie Boyer, 51, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, August 19th, at home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer.

Cindy was born in Pottsville on January 7, 1974, a daughter of Linda (Kocher) Shellong, of Schuylkill Haven and the late Peter Shellong, Sr.

Together for 33 years, she was the loving wife of Stephen J. Boyer.

Cindy was...

Wilfred S. Daubert

Wilfred S. Daubert

Aug 16, 2025

Wilfred S. Daubert, 94, of Cressona, passed away Saturday, August 16th at Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on April 10, 1931, he was the son of the late William and Viola (Haas) Daubert.

Wilfred was the husband of the late Doris E. (Berger) Daubert.

He received an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Penn State University.

Wilfred dedicated 20...

Dr. Vincent D. Balitas

Dr. Vincent D. Balitas

Aug 15, 2025

Dr. Vincent D. Balitas, writer, teacher and raconteur, died peacefully on August 15 in his home in Pottsville, Pa. He was 81 years old. Vincent was the author of The Great Bunhill Fields Costume Party and Other Stories, a novel of 11 interrelated short fictions; The Only Survivor and Other Poems; and numerous critical essays, book reviews and other works....

Gertrude Anna Shay

Gertrude Anna Shay

Aug 12, 2025

Gertrude Anna Shay, 94, of Pottsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born on September 20, 1930 in Ansbach, Germany. She was the daughter of the late Georg and Elisabeth Vogel.

Preceding her in death were her husband of over 57 years, Thomas Jesse Shay, in 2011 and her grandson Ronald Rose Jr. (husband of Gina) in...