Schuylkill County, PA Funeral Home Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituaries for our Funeral Homes in Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven & Cressona
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Gary L. Brensinger, Sr.
Oct 13, 2025
Gary L. Brensinger, Sr., 92, of Willow Lake, passed away Monday, October 13th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Duncott, PA on April 1, 1933, he was a son of the late Harvey & Lillian (Adams) Brensinger.
Married 62 years, he was the widower of Rosemary F. (Motley) Brensinger who passed away in 2023.
In addition to his parents and wife, Gary is...
Eric Scott Wortman
Oct 11, 2025
Eric Scott Wortman, 50, of Coaldale, passed away Saturday, October 11th, at home.
Born in Fairfax, Virginia on August 11, 1975, he was the son of the late Barbara (Burns) Cockrill and Robert Wortman.
Married 16 years, he was the loving husband of Kimberly Ann (Shoener) Wortman.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his step-daughter, Kayleigh Zimmerman, at home,...
James V. "Sam" Ryan, Jr.
Oct 4, 2025
James V. “Sam” Ryan, Jr., 84, of Cass Township, passed away Saturday, October 4th, at his residence.
Born in Pottsville, on April 1, 1941, a son of the late Nellie (Bambrick) and James V. Ryan, Sr.
He was the husband of Ellen M. (Brennan) Ryan.
Sam graduated from Cass Township High School and then served in the U.S. Army.
He was the owner and...
Diane Luscavage
Oct 1, 2025
Diane Luscavage, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Born in Connorton, PA on August 13, 1942, Diane was a daughter of the late Matthew and Veronica (Abromitis) Luscavage. Diane was a graduate of Butler Township High School and was employed at Van Heusen Shirt Factory and the Pennsylvania State...
Joseph F. Burns, Sr.
Oct 1, 2025
Joseph F. Burns, Sr., 85, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, October 1st, at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Born in St Clair on March 13, 1940, he was the son of the late Rita (Schauer) Francis W. Burns.
Married on April 16, 1966, Joseph was the husband of Cecilia (Muldowney) Burns.
Joseph was a graduate...

Jacob Bruce Miller
Oct 1, 2025
Jacob Bruce Miller, 71, of Cressona, passed away Wednesday, October 1st, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.
Jake was born in Pottsville on May 4, 1954, a son of the late Jack O. & Joyce (Walters) Miller.
He is survived by two sons: Nicholas Miller, Schuylkill Haven, & Daniel Miller, Pine Grove, three grandsons: Bryce, Noah, & Corvin...
Diane K. Stock
Sep 29, 2025
Diane K. Stock, 73, of Auburn, passed away on September 29th, at St. Luke’s Hospital Bethlehem Campus after fighting a courageous battle against Myelofibrosis.
Diane was born in Pottsville, PA on April 24th, 1952, the daughter of the late Elsie and Harry Fessler.
She was preceded in death by sisters Joyce Bowen and Darlene Wendling, and brothers Randy Fessler, Gary Fessler, and...
Robert L. Koppenhaver
Sep 27, 2025
Robert L. Koppenhaver, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, September 27th, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville on December 11, 1949, he was the son of the late Lisa Lottie (Lehnert) and Robert L. Koppenhaver.
Married 57 years, Robert was the husband of JoAnn M. (Dohner) Koppenhaver.
Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army for 41 years, retiring with the...
Donna J. Dabashinsky
Sep 25, 2025
Donna J. Dabashinsky, 86, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, September 25th, at home.
Born in Pottsville on December 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Coller) and Isaac Gehrig.
Donna was the widow of John M. Dabashinsky.
After graduating from Pottsville School of Nursing, Donna began her career as a registered nurse at Greenview Nursing Home, where she worked...
Barbara A. Barone
Sep 25, 2025
Barbara A. Barone of Heckscherville passed away Thursday, September 25th on her 69th birthday, with her family by her side.
Barbara was a daughter of the late Frank A. & Ann (Horan) Barone.
She was a 1974 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
Barbara was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville, and a member of the former St. Kieran's Parish, Heckscherville.
She...
Mariann M. Smith
Sep 22, 2025
Mariann M. Smith, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, September 22nd, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Mariann was born in Springfield, IL on August 24, 1936, a daughter of the late John & Geraldine (Stubbs) Muller.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Jo Middlemass.
Mariann had worked as a professional photographer and a nursing...
Betty Ann Grickis
Sep 18, 2025
Betty Ann Grickis, 97, formerly of Haven Fair Lawn, passed away Thursday, September 18th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.
Born in Palo Alto on October 12, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Albert & Alice (Mellinger) Clocker.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard "Dick" Grickis, and her second husband, William Lambert.
In addition to her parents...
Eleanor M. Moyer
Sep 17, 2025
Eleanor M. Moyer, 91, former resident of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17th, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville on August 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Helm) Hewes.
On November 19th, 1955, Eleanor married the late Lamar Moyer who passed away in 2020.
Eleanor loved dancing, crafting, baking, shopping,...
Shirley R. Croneberger
Sep 16, 2025
Shirley R. Croneberger, 91, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on September 16, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital - Bethlehem campus.
Born in Schuylkill Haven on June 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late May C. (Berger) and Harry M. Felty.
Shirley was the wife of the late Bruce A. Croneberger, who passed away in 2019.
She was a 1952 graduate of...
Joseph Shollenberger
Sep 13, 2025
Joseph W. Shollenberger, 75, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13th, just short of his birthday. He was a resident of Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Steffanic) Shollenberger.
A member of St. Patrick’s growing up, he graduated from Nativity. Shockingly, he became an electrician by trade. Before retiring, he was employed...
Carol A. Lopez
Sep 11, 2025
Carol A. Lopez, 56, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, September 11th.
Born in Pottsville on June 14, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Marie (McDermott) Wisner and Vernon Dillman.
Married 29 years, she was the wife of Mark Lopez.
After graduating from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1987, Carol attended Northampton Community College where she completed the dental assistant program.
Carol...

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
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
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
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...
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