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Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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Jade Lynn Barlow
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Jade Lynn Barlow, age 24, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill East, surrounded by family.
She was born on October 7, 2001, a daughter of Joy Barlow.
Jade was the kindest person. Everyone who knew her loved her. She always put everyone's needs before hers. She was a cat mom who loved all of her fur babies equally. Every conversation with her somehow ended up talking about cats.
She is survived by her mother, Joy Barlow, Minersville; her partner, Brandon Hoover, Pottsville; her sister, Tea Barlow, Shamokin; and her fur babies, Wednesday and Simon.
Jade is preceded in death by her grandfather, Daryl Barlow; great grandparents, Edward and Marie Barlow and her fur babies: Esme, Cricket, Willow, Jasper, Wylie (old man) and Thumper.
All services have been held privately, per Jade's wishes.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Inc., Shenandoah, is honored to serve the Barlow family.
Kerry R. Koppenhaver
Kerry R. Koppenhaver, 59, of Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at home.
Born on April 7, 1967 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Robert G. "Nip" Anspach and Darla L. Koppenhaver( Stewart).
Kerry enjoyed working on small engines and restoring vintage dirt bikes, Enduros and Mini bikes; as well as collecting old gas and car memorabilia.
He enjoyed restoring vintage Yamaha dirt bikes and collecting old gas and car memorabilia.
Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Tammi Dewees; two brothers, Keith Koppenhaver, Sr. of Pine Grove and Ken Hensel of Schuylkill Haven; a sister, Kelly Miller of Pine Grove; niece Kaitlynn Koppenhaver; nephew Keith Koppenhaver Jr.; a great niece Ryver Leiby; and many other family members, including nieces and nephews.
Per Kerry's request, there will be no services. Interment will be in Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery.
The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements.
Ralph R. Reitenbach Jr.
Ralph R. Reitenbach Jr., 67, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday December 31st, 2025, at his home.
Born in Harrisburg, Monday, February 10, 1958, a son of the late Ralph Sr. and Merlene Bowerman Reitenbach, Ralph was a 1976 graduate of Williams Valley High School. He retired from the Senate of Pennsylvania with over 32 years of service.
Ralph enjoyed spending time with friends and family especially in locations like Hersheypark, Disney Theme Parks, SeaWorld, and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. He was an avid photographer often seen carrying more than one camera at a time. And he rarely missed a Los Angeles/Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders game.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Debra Reitenbach Mace.
He is survived by his daughter Michelle M. Reitenbach, Orlando, FL; bonus children Shandra Dohoney, Baltimore, MD, and Kyle Dohoney, Exton, PA; one sister, Kathy M. Ferraro and her husband Dave, Tower City, PA; Nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30. Feel free to wear your favorite NFL jersey, Disney attire, or any pirate accessory in honor of Ralph.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dimon Funeral Home, 644 E Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980.
Thomas F. Elison
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 Nativity BVM High School.
Tom had worked as the Parts Manager for Bertolet Volkswagen. Later he turned his love of antiques into a career. He was a partner in the former “Curious Goods” in Pottsville and managed Black Diamond Antiques in the former Schuylkill Mall. Tom also operated a stand at Renninger’s Market, Schuylkill Haven, for more than 30 years.
He served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Tom was a life member of West End Hose Company, Pottsville.
In addition to his wife, Tom is also survived by his nephew, Jason Modesto, husband of Karen, Seltzer, great-nephew, Nico, & great-niece, Natalia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Friday, October 2nd at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Pottsville. A Viewing will be held at the church from 10 AM until the time of Mass.
Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, Pottsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Church, 913 Mahantongo St., Pottsville PA 17901.
Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.
Charles J. “Chuckie” Cress
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Charles J. “Chuckie” Cress, 90, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28th, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Peter and Marie (Winters) Cress. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose Winters; and his siblings, James Cress, Joseph Cress, Elizabeth Cress, and Roseann Wayne.
Chuckie was a self-employed coal miner and owned and operated C & K Coal Company in Tremont. He was a member of the Independent Coal Miners and was also featured in a movie about bootleg coal mining.
Chuckie was a man who commanded a room with his presence. He was strong and charismatic, yet humble, and will be remembered for the lasting impression he made on all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marie D. (Buhl) Cress; his children, Charles Cress Jr. and his wife, Melissa; Greg Cress and his wife, Teri; his grandchildren, Kirstyn, Rylee, Garrett, Alexander, and Kambel; and many great-grandchildren; He is also survived by his sister, Marie McCabe.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 2nd at 6 p.m. at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 403 West Main Street, Girardville, with Rev. Christopher Zelonis officiating. Friends and family are invited to his viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences, and for further information, please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com.
The Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., Girardville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Patricia J. "Pat" Day
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Patricia J. "Pat" Day, 94, of Pottsville, died Friday Sept 18, at home.
She was born, February 1, 1932, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Michael and Katherine Haffey Dumbrowney.
She was a 1950 graduate of Pottsville High School.
Prior to retiring Pat worked for Van Heusen Shirt Factory and other garment manufacturers, later at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Pat was a devout member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She received the Spirit of St. Patrick Award in 2024 for her dedicated volunteer service.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arlen R. Day who passed on Dec 2, 2023. 2 great-grandsons, Shawn Day and Tristyn Bruen; a great-great-granddaughter, Hadlie Trate and grandson-in-law, Chuck Sorokach.
Surviving are her daughter, Cheryl Swartz; a son, Arlen "Rick" Day, II and his companion Tammy Bebelheimer, all Pottsville; 9 grandchildren, Kim Quinn and her husband Bobby, Heath Bruen and his wife, June, Randy Bruen, Diana Sorokach and her companion Brandon Weibley, Melissa Day, Christopher Day, Sandy Day, Samantha Day, Samantha Jo Jones and her husband, Ben; 23 great-grandchildren, Dylan, RJ, Elliott, Kayonna, Whitten, Braydon, Tori, Angel, Ashley, Kenny, Kara, Savanna, Kayla, Sakira, Malaki, Caitlyn, Brady, Austin, Maddy, Mason, Elizabeth, Madison, Shaelie; 9 great-great grandchildren, Scarlett, Karson, Grayson, Koda, Raelyn, Jacob, Everleigh, Heath, Belle; a sister, Nancy Haag, Pottsville; nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11AM, Saturday, Oct 17 at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 9:30AM until the time of Mass. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Pat be made to St. Patrick Memorial Fund, 319 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, James B. Humphrey, F.D., Pottsville.