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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Michael E. Uhrin

Michael E. Uhrin

Jan 5, 2026

Michael E. Uhrin, 85, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday, January 5th, at Myerstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Myerstown.

Michael was born in Saint Clair on February 13, 1940, a son of the late Michael & Marie Cecelia (Pouchan) Uhrin.

Married nearly 50 years, he was the widower of Joan Y. (Stickloon) Uhrin.

Mike was a Saint Clair High School graduate, and had...

Carol Ann M. Rhoades

Carol Ann M. Rhoades

Jan 4, 2026

Carol Ann M. Rhoades, 82, passed away Sunday, January 4th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, where she had been a resident.

Carol was born in Pottsville on January 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Leonard & Mary (Sninski) Yenilaitus.

She was the widow of Herbert "Scotty” Rhoades.

Carol was a 1960 graduate of Nativity BVM High School. After graduation, she was employed as...

Joan M. Chattin

Joan M. Chattin

Jan 4, 2026

Joan Marie Chattin, 95, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, January 4th, at her daughters residence.Born in Pottsville, on June 29, 1930, a daughter of the late James Morrison.She was the widow of Joseph J. Chattin, to whom she was married to for 75 years. Joe passed away Friday, January 2, 2026.She was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class...

Joseph J. Chattin

Joseph J. Chattin

Jan 2, 2026

Joseph J. Chattin, 97, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, January 2nd, at his daughters residence.Born in Pottsville, on April 16, 1928, a son of the late Eva (Wildermuth) and Harry Chattin.He was the husband of Joan M. (Morrison) Chattin, to whom he was married to for 75 years.He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ Pottsville, .He previously...

Theron Boyer

Theron Boyer

Jan 2, 2026

Theron W. Boyer, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Friday, January 2nd. Born in Pottsville on September 27, 1933, he was a son of the late Herman & Edna Mae (Reidler) Boyer.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Ann (Guers) Boyer.

In addition to his parents and wife, Theron is also preceded in death by two daughters:...

John T. "Jack" Mulroy

John T. "Jack" Mulroy

Jan 1, 2026

John T. "Jack" Mulroy, 78, of Lewisburg, passed away Thursday, January 1st, at home.

Born in Pottsville on January 18, 1947, he was a son of the late William & Mary (Devine) Mulroy. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Daniel E. Mulroy, & his sister, Patricia A. Christ.

Jack was a graduate of Nativity...

Marlene Ferguson Lengle

Marlene Ferguson Lengle

Dec 27, 2025

Marlene Ferguson Lengle, 82, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27th, at her residence. She was born in Philadelphia, on December 23rd, 1943, daughter of the late Marlene Fegley and Clinton Moyer. Marlene was the wife of Ronald "Ronnie" Lengle and member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville and St. John’s Lutheran Church, Friedensburg.

Marlene worked a long career...

George T Mager

George T Mager

Dec 27, 2025

George T. Mager, 72, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, December 27th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill, E. Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, on November 2, 1953, a son of the late Clara (Kephart) and John Mager.

He was the husband of Jeanette R. (Barnes) Mager.

He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, class of 1972. He was employed as...

Dorothy Faust

Dorothy Faust

Dec 27, 2025

Dorothy M. “Dottie” Faust, 96, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, December 27th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Dottie was born in Orwigsburg on September 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Claude & Ellen (Peifley) Heisler.

She was the widow of Harry J. Faust.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Anderson and...

Dean Bern Brauer

Dean Bern Brauer

Dec 24, 2025

Dean Bern Brauer, 91, a current resident of Providence Place, Pottsville, PA, and a lifelong resident of Peoria, Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 24, 2025.

Dean was born January 18, 1934 in Staunton, Illinois to Louis and Alma Brauer.

Dean excelled at just about everything. He was an All-American basketball player at Eastern Illinois...

Rudy Benkert

Rudy Benkert

Dec 24, 2025

Rudy Benkert, 66, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Wednesday, December 24th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Philadelphia on July 11, 1959, he was a son of the late Rudolph & Gilda (Riccio) Benkert.

Married 38 years, he was the husband of Patricia (Bilinski) Benkert.

Rudy was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln High School. He earned an associate degree...

Devlin W. Dormer, Jr.

Devlin W. Dormer, Jr.

Dec 20, 2025

Devlin W. Dormer, Jr., 94 of Pottsville, passed away Saturday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was known by many as Snooky.Devlin was born July 2, 1931 in Reading, Pa., a son of the late Devlin W. Dormer Sr. and Mary (Spadafora) Dormer.He graduated from Pottsville Area High School, Class of 1950, and attended Penn State University. He...

John Allen Witman

John Allen Witman

Dec 20, 2025

John Allen Witman, 71, of Auburn, passed away Saturday, December 20th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

John was born in Pottsville on January 3, 1954, a son of the late William & Jean (Witman) Metz.

Married 38 years, he was the husband of Claudette Jocelyn (Berger) Witman.

John had been employed by Fairmont Foundry.In addition to his wife, he is also survived by three...

Hieu Thi Do

Hieu Thi Do

Dec 19, 2025

Hieu Thi Do, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away December 19, 2025 at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Hieu was born in Long An, Vietnam, on October 26, 1950, a daughter of the late Van Son Do & Thi Quit Nguyen.

She was the widow of Vinh O who preceded her in death in 1998.

Hieu was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church,...

Sandra Fiorella Figueroa

Sandra Fiorella Figueroa

Dec 18, 2025

Sandra Fiorella Figueroa, 63, of Cressona, passed away Thursday, December 18th, at home.

Sandy was born in Costa Rica on August 18, 1962, a daughter of Juliette (Francisca) Colon, of Washingtonville, NY.

Working in loss prevention, Sandy was employed by Shop Rite.

Sandy attended Church of the Nazarene, Schuylkill Haven.

A proud mother of three children, she is survived by daughter, Karyna Motta, wife...

Debra L. Osatchuck

Debra L. Osatchuck

Dec 15, 2025

Debra L. Osatchuck, 71, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, December 15th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on August 3, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Jean (Walters) Snyder and Gerald Ward.

Married 51 years, Debra was the wife of Richard Osatchuck.

She was a 1972 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

Debra was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at The...

David W. Semanski

David W. Semanski

Dec 14, 2025

David W. Semanski, 71, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 14th, at home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Born in Detroit, MI on November 24, 1954, he was the son of the late Theresa (Warren) and Alex Semanski.

Married 30 years in September, David was the husband of Noreen T. (Ebert) Semanski.

David retired from a career with the Liquor Control...

Harry C. Russell

Harry C. Russell

Dec 12, 2025

Harry C. Russell, 82, of Orwigsburg, passed away on December 12th at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Pottsville on March 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Elizabeth A. (Hutton) and Abraham Russell.

Harry was a 1963 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.

He was employed as a mechanic for the former Reading Mack and the former J. Marlin...

Constance "Connie" Ritzko

Constance "Connie" Ritzko

Dec 11, 2025

Constance “Connie” Ritzko, 57, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, December 11th, at home, surrounded by her family.

Connie was born in Pottsville on October 8, 1968, a daughter of the late James & Gertrude (Nadue) Sullivan.

Married 28 years, she was the wife of John Paul Ritzko, beloved mother of 5, grandmother of 1.

Connie was a graduate of Miami Coral Park...

Gregory Allen Reed

Gregory Allen Reed

Dec 10, 2025

Gregory Allen Reed, 50, of Centerport, PA passed away Wednesday, December 10th, at his residence.

Greg was born in West Point, Mississippi on September 16, 1975, a son of Mark Allen & Mary L. (Vandevender) Reed.

He was the husband of Jennifer (Davies) Reed, and father of Piper Elizabeth Reed, both of Kutztown.

Greg is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Betty Schaeffer,...