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Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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Jeanne V. Miller
Jeanne V. Miller, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with family by her side.
Born in Reading on July 27, 1936, Jeanne was a daughter of the late William D. Gillespie and Elizabeth R. (Posey) Griener.
Married for 50 years, she was the widow of Gar W. “Bap” Miller. She spent the majority of her life caring for family and friends as a mother and homemaker. Additionally, she cared for others as a hairdresser and nurse’s aide.
Jeanne had a true love for the outdoors and cherished the many times she spent hunting and fishing alongside her husband. A devoted Phillies and Eagles fan, she enjoyed cheering on her favorite teams. Jeanne was also a wonderful dancer and especially treasured dancing the jitterbug with her husband, creating many happy memories together over the years.
Jeanne is survived by her children, Pamela Berger (Tim McFadden) of Hamburg, Wendy Whalen and Dan Miller (Michelle Bailey), both of Schuylkill Haven; five grandchildren, Tim, Justin, Jordan, Heather and Jackie; 10 great-grandchildren, Mason, Nolan, Beau, Hannah, Sophia, Lilah, Calvin, Rita, Addie and Saylor; her sister, Dianne Cooper of Florida; and her brother, David Gillespie of Illinois.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jeanne was preceded in death by a son, Gary “Butch” Miller.
Funeral Arrangements
A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, September 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. until noon at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home in Schuylkill Haven.
A graveside service will be held at noon Friday, September 25, at Schuylkill Memorial Park.
Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Nancy Ann Kerestes
Nancy Ann Kerestes, 82, of Tamaqua, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Forrest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Weatherly.
Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Laura (Highland) Herron.
She was a graduate of Jim Thorpe High School.
She was employed as a secretary for the Carbon County Juvenile Probation Office in Jim Thorpe until her retirement.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Jim Thorpe.
Nancy enjoyed knitting and crocheting, but most of all loved making afghans and giving them to anyone in need.
She also enjoyed camping, traveling, playing bingo and completing puzzles, but most of all loved spending time with her family.
Surviving are a daughter, Kimberly Wentz of Mount Gilead, North Carolina; sons, Brett Kerestes and his wife, Sadie, of Tamaqua, and Lonnie Kerestes of Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, Raymond Herron of Concord, North Carolina; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral Arrangements
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.