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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Dr. Paul William Miller

Dr. Paul William Miller

Oct 26, 2026

Dr. Paul William Miller, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Monday, October 26th, at home, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born in Pottsville on November 15, 1955, a son of the late Joy Lois (Schultz) Tomaino and William B. Miller.

He was a 1973 graduate of Pottsville High School and earned a B.A. in Music (Percussion Performance) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania,...

Elizabeth Basgil

Elizabeth Basgil

Oct 22, 2026

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Basgil, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, October 22nd.

Born in Pottsville on December 17, 1938, she was a daughter of the late George & Beatrice (Spotts) Lickman.

She was the widow of Vincent G. Basgil.

In addition to her parents and husband, Betty is also preceded in death by her son, Joseph Basgil, granddaughter, Amanda Malanowicz, and siblings:...

Mark Lee Heim

Mark Lee Heim

Oct 20, 2026

Mark Lee Heim, 82, of Orwigsburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville on April 4, 1944, Mark was a son of the late Clarence Rolland and Amy Heim.

Mark was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

He retired from Rockwell Industries, where he...

Donalene M. Platts

Donalene M. Platts

Oct 19, 2026

Donalene M. Platts, 95, formerly of Pottsville, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s residence.

Born in York, PA on September 24, 1931, Donalene was a daughter of the late Clarence and Edith (Baker) Houck.

She was a 1950 graduate of William Penn High School, York PA.

Donalene was the devoted wife of Franklin Paul Platts...

Stanley T. Markus

Stanley T. Markus

Oct 18, 2026

Stanley T. Markus, 70, of New Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Harborview Rehab and Care Center in Doylestown.

Born in Pottsville on March 23, 1956, Stanley was a son of Joan (Reed) Markus and the late Stanley J. Markus.

Stanley graduated from Nativity BVM High School.

He was employed as a welder at Steco Trailers until the company closed. He...

John Samuel Mills

John Samuel Mills

Oct 16, 2026

John Samuel Mills, 62, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.

Born in Pottsville on April 28, 1964, John was a son of the late Warren and Agnes Mills.

John was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and worked at the Schuylkill County Courthouse.

He was the widower of Lisa Mills.

John had a passion...

George C. Troxell

George C. Troxell

Oct 12, 2026

George C. Troxell, 88, formerly of North Manheim Township, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026.

George was born in Allentown, PA on November 30, 1937, a son of the late Theodore Thomas Troxell & Ellen (Bornie) Troxell.

Married one day shy of 70 years, George was the devoted husband of Suzanne M. (Egan) Troxell.

He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic...

Paul Reed "Sonny" Boltz Jr.

Paul Reed "Sonny" Boltz Jr.

Oct 6, 2026

Paul Reed “Sonny” Boltz, Jr., 92, of Orwigsburg, passed away Tuesday, October 6th, at Reading Hospital.

Sonny was born in Pottsville on June 18, 1934, a son of the late Emma Frances (Weand) and Paul Reed Boltz, Sr.

Married 66 years, he was the loving husband of Ruth Ann (Morgan) Boltz.

Sonny is a graduate of Pottsville High School Class of 1955, he...

Gail E. Wilder

Gail E. Wilder

Oct 5, 2026

Gail E. (Kelly) Wilder, 64, of Florida, passed away peacefully Monday evening with family by her side.

Born January 29, 1962, in Allentown, PA., she was a daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Barr) Kelly.

Gail was a 1979 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and a graduate of the St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Reading to become a Registered...

Wayne Lamar Farr

Wayne Lamar Farr

Oct 4, 2026

Wayne Lamar Farr, 87, of North Manheim Township, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on July 27, 1939, Wayne was a son of the late Francis Oliver and Jennie Estelle (Fenstemacher) Farr.

Married 50 years, Wayne was the loving husband of Alice Louise (Kantner) Farr.

Wayne was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area...

Hildegard B.E. "Suzy" McMullin

Hildegard B.E. "Suzy" McMullin

Sep 30, 2026

Hildegard B.E. “Suzy” McMullin, 89, of Kaska, passed away Wednesday, September 30th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Suzy was born in Hanau, Germany, on August 11, 1937, a daughter of the late Traugott & Elfriede Ochlich.

She was the loving wife of John B. McMullin, to whom she was married for 65 years.

Suzy is preceded in death by her daughter, Ilona Kay McMullin.

In...

Margaret E. Baransky

Margaret E. Baransky

Sep 29, 2026

Dear Family and Friends,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Margaret E. Baransky, 87, of Cumbola, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born on January 18, 1939, Margaret was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Brennan) McHugh.

She grew up in Buck Run, PA, and graduated from Nativity BVM. At the age of...

Susan M. Eidem

Susan M. Eidem

Sep 28, 2026

Susan Eidem, 79, of Deer Lake passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at the home of her daughter.

Born in Lebanon, PA on November 30, 1946, Susan was a daughter of the late Raymond and Lola (Seiple) Putt.

Married for 51 years, Susan was the widow of Carl A. Eidem who passed on October 5, 2018.

Susan is survived by her daughter Barbara...

Robert V. Canfield, Jr.

Robert V. Canfield, Jr.

Sep 27, 2026

Robert V. Canfield, Jr., 75, of Tuscarora, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.

Memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be made to: Penn Medicine Lung Transplant Research Fund by visiting -https://giving.aws.cloud.upenn.edu/fund?program=MED&fund=603160

Haus Bartashus Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements. 

Daniel D. Eifert, Sr.

Daniel D. Eifert, Sr.

Sep 27, 2026

Daniel David Eifert, Sr., 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, September 27th, at his son's home.

Daniel was born in Pottsville on September 16, 1936, a son of the late Leroy A. & Ruth F. (Krammes) Eifert.

He was the widower of Gladys (Keifer) Eifert.

In addition to his parents and wife, Daniel is also preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua...

Thomas F. Elison

Thomas F. Elison

Sep 26, 2026

Thomas F. Elison, 80, of Tamaqua, passed away Saturday, September 26th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on August 22, 1946, he was a son of the late Paul & Jennie (Parry) Elison.

Married 59 years, he was the loving husband of Lucinda M. “Cindy” (Smith) Elison.

Tom was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Pottsville.

He was a 1965 graduate of...

Robert E. Glaser

Robert E. Glaser

Sep 26, 2026

Robert E. Glaser, 87, of Pottsville, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - East.

Born in Schuylkill Haven on February 5, 1939, Robert was a son of the late Ernest E. & Alva (Maberry) Glaser.

Robert was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1957 and Muhlenberg College, Class of 1961.

He taught high school mathematics...

Walter J. Tobash Jr.

Walter J. Tobash Jr.

Sep 25, 2026

Walter J. Tobash, 78, of North Manheim Township, passed away at St. Luke's Bethlehem, with family by his side on September 25, 2026.

Walter was born in Schuylkill Haven and graduated from Nativity BVM. Upon graduating from Brandywine College, he continued to cultivate his love of golf at Army Navy Country Club as an assistant to his uncle, and mentor Stephen...

Theodore M. Staller

Theodore M. Staller

Sep 23, 2026

Theodore M. Staller, Sr., 85, of North Manheim Township, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Geisinger St Lukes, Orwigsburg, with family by his side.

Born in Tremont on January 3, 1941, Ted was a son of the late Harry Staller and Elizabeth (Freeman) Staller Olexo.

Ted was the loving husband of Loretta Elaine (Kraft) Staller, with whom he celebrated 65 years...

Joan Marie Grapsy

Joan Marie Grapsy

Sep 23, 2026

Joan Marie Grapsy, 93, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Providence Place Retirement Community.

Born in Pottsville on May 27, 1933, Joan was the daughter of the late Alex C. and Marian (Wineland) Kriston. She attended St. John the Baptist Parish School and graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School in 1951.

Joan’s life centered above all on her family....