Schuylkill County, PA Funeral Home Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituaries for our Funeral Homes in Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, New Philadelphia & Cressona
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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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Patricia A. Schaeffer
Feb 18, 2026
Patricia A. SchaefferPatricia A. Schaeffer, 83, of Auburn, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 18th, at home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer.Born in Salamanca, NY on September 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Blackshake) and Walter Jimerson.She was the widow of Richard D. "Dick" Schaeffer who died in 2011.She was a 1960 graduate of...
Joseph R. Burns
Feb 18, 2026
Joseph R. Burns, age 89, of Pottsville, passed away at Edenbrook Greenwood Hill Nursing Home on February 18, 2026.
He was the son of James and Emma (Schoffstall) Burns.
Joe graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School, Pottsville in 1954. He served in the Marine Corp Reserves. He was a self employed masonry contractor. Joe was a member of St. John the Baptist...
Mark J. Krull
Feb 14, 2026
Mark J. Krull, 65, of New Philadelphia, finally went home Saturday, February 14th.
Born in Pottsville on October 11, 1960, he was a son of the late Eleanor (Mickonis) Krull and Edward Krull, Sr.
He was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, New Philadelphia.
Mark was last employed by M&Q Packaging as an extrusion operator.
He is survived by four siblings: Elaine...
Frank J. Chiplonia
Feb 13, 2026
Frank J. Chiplonia, 93, of Palo Alto, passed away Friday, February 13th, at his son’s home surrounded by his family.
Frank was born in Pottsville on January 28, 1933, he was a son of the late Ralph & Anna (Zawatsky) Chiplonia.
He was widowed twice, first to Janet Brinich Chiplonia in 1974, & also by Beatrice Mirabello Chiplonia in 2003.
Frank was a...
Sallie A. Krause
Feb 12, 2026
Sallie A. Krause, 99, formerly of Summit Station, passed away Thursday, February 12th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Sallie was born in Summit Station on August 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Milton & Jennie (Yeich) Moyer.
She was the widow of Claude Krause who preceded her in death on May 19, 1972.
In addition to her parents & husband, Sallie is also...
George Anthony Kubilus, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
George Anthony Kubilus Jr, 94, of Minersville, passed away Monday, February 9th at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill E Norwegian St, Pottsville.Born in Pottsville on October 11th, 1931, he was the son of the late Julia (Starzetski) Kubilus and George Anthony Kubilus Sr.He was a graduate of Blythe Township High School, Class of 1949. He served in the US Army...
Claire Annette Fekete
Feb 6, 2026
Claire Annette Fekete, 82, of Branchdale, passed away Friday, February 6th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.Born in Philadelphia on July 31, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Mildred (Essler) Hentz and Frank Hentz, Sr.She was the widow of Adam Fekete.In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by two sons:...
Robin P. Greene Cotterill
Feb 6, 2026
Robin Greene Cotterill, 55, of Pine Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 6th at Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital, Orwigsburg.
She was born September 19, 1970 in New Jersey, a daughter of Charlotte Fleming and Robert Greene, Sr.
Robin graduated from Blue Mountain High School and attended Reading Area Community College.
In addition to her parents, Robin is also...
Eugene Francis Rosenberger, Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
Eugene Francis Rosenberger, Jr., 74, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, February 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Gene was born in Pottsville on May 6, 1951, a son of the late Eugene F. Rosenberger, Sr. & Helen (Bicht) Rosenberger.
Together since 1970, he was the husband of Donna Lynn (Wingle) Rosenberger.
Gene was a 1969 graduate of Pottsville High...
James William Quandel, Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
James William Quandel, Jr., 81, of Minersville, passed away Monday, February 2nd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Jim was born in Pottsville on December 18, 1944, a son of the late Jean (Jack) Quandel and James W. Quandel, Sr.
Jim graduated from Minersville Area High School in 1962.
He served in the U.S. Army for six years and was honorably...
Marie E. Blew
Feb 1, 2026
Marie E. Blew, 77, of New Ringgold, passed away Sunday, February 1st, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.
Born in Pottsville on March 30, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Simon & Edith (Jeffries) Toback.
Married nearly 56 years, Marie was the loving wife of Ronald J. Blew.
Marie was a 1966 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
She was a member of St....
Annette Carol Kelly
Jan 31, 2026
Annette Carol (Anderson) Kelly, 57, of Orwigsburg, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 31.
Born in Pottsville on February 6, 1968, she was the daughter of Faye E. (Herring) Anderson and the late Gary C. Anderson.
She was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church, Friedensburg.
Annette was proudly raised on Anderson Farms, spending early mornings and summers alongside her brother...
Yoshie S. Shevokis
Jan 31, 2026
Yoshie S. Shevokis, 73, of New Philadelphia, passed away Saturday, January 31st, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.
Yoshie was born in Kyushu, Japan on January 9, 1953, a daughter of the late Shigeyoshi Sakai & Tomoko (Shiki) Sakai.
Married nearly 25 years, Yoshie was the loving wife of Thomas J. Shevokis.
She was a bookkeeper for an oil company, as well as Fessler’s...
Joanne L. Frey
Jan 29, 2026
Joanne L. Frey, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, January 29th, at home.
Joanne was born in Pottsville on October 16, 1947, a daughter of Louise M. (Kramer) Gradwell, of Pottsville, and the late Frederick L. Gradwell, Sr.
Her companion of over 40 years, George Haller, Sr. preceded her in death on January 21, 2026.
She is survived by three siblings: Clara...
Paul Anthony Purcell
Jan 29, 2026
Paul Anthony Purcell, 71, of Lake Wynonah, passed away January 29th at his home surrounded by his family.
Paul was known for his quirky humor, wit, intelligence, strength, and compassion for others. As his grandchildren would say, he was “the best Pop in the universe.” A storyteller, song-maker, reader of books, snuggler of babies, and a safe place to land. Paul...
Calvin R. Korell
Jan 28, 2026
Calvin R. Korell, 74, of Cressona, passed away Wednesday, January 28th.
Cal was born in McCook, Nebraska on December 3, 1951, a son of the late Cletus & Alpha (Lacey) Korell.
He was the widower of Brenda (Gilbert) Korell.
Cal was a Blue Mountain High School graduate.
He served in combat in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and earned a Bronze Star.
Working...
Carolyn Fessler
Jan 28, 2026
Carolyn H. Fessler, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 28th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Born in Minersville, on August 8, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Anna (Rodnick) and Joseph Monti.
She was the wife of the late Howard Fessler Jr. whom she married on February 1, 1958.
She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church.
She was...
Robert F. Deegan
Jan 26, 2026
Robert F. "Smokey" Deegan, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, January 26th, at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville.
Robert was born in Pottsville on December 9, 1930, a son of the late James & Edna (Boger) Deegan.
Married nearly 56 years, Bob was the loving husband of Eva B. (Peterson) Deegan.
He was a 1948 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Bob had...
Thomas F. Fickinger
Jan 22, 2026
Thomas F. Fickinger, 81, of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, January 22nd, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven.
Born in Pottsville on September 16, 1944, he was a son of the late Thomas Franklin & Edna Elizabeth (Hartman) Fickinger.
He was the husband of Judith A. (Dubbs) Fickinger.
Tom was a 1962 graduate of Pine Grove High School and earned his...
Jean M. Maliniak
Jan 21, 2026
Jean M. Maliniak, 85, of Pottsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21st, at her daughter Debbie’s home, where she had resided for the past year under Debbie’s devoted and attentive care. Jean's family is very grateful for the compassionate care provided by caregiver, Chrissy Livingood, Compassus Hospice including Sarah, Kim and Tammie and LVHN Hospice.
Jean was born in Shamokin on...
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