Schuylkill County Obituaries for
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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Roger Dean Boyd
Roger Dean Boyd, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on .
Roger was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business logistics from Penn State University.
After graduating, he worked briefly for Park Jensen in Reading before accepting a management position with Boscov’s in Pottsville. Roger went on to spend 40 years with Boscov’s, where his coworkers became friends and extended family. During his career, he first served as manager of Audio and Appliances and later as manager of Furniture and Bedding.
Roger was an avid sports fan who enjoyed attending Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Flyers and Penn State games. He also loved attending concerts and spending time with his lifelong friends, John Pogera, Kevin McMurtrie, Mike Hoffman, Dave Semerod, Kevin Toomey, Mike McGeever, Jim Gumbola, and Damien and Brent “Home Slice” Beach.
These friendships, shared experiences and countless memories brought Roger great happiness throughout his life.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Judy and Donald Boyd.
He is survived by his sister, Donna Boyd; sister-in-law, Shannon Brennan; niece, Samantha Brennan; nephews, Eli and Jude Brennan; stepmother, Janet Boyd; and friend, Lauren Councill.
A memorial service celebrating Roger’s life will be held at James H. Evans Funeral Home in Saint Clair at 6 p.m. on . Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 5 to 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Roger’s memory to Hillside SPCA.
James H. Evans Funeral Home Inc., St. Clair, is entrusted with arrangements.
Gene A. Parrish Jr.
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Gene A. Parrish Jr., 69, of Nesquehoning, passed away on , at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem.
Born on September 20, 1957, in Coaldale, Gene was a son of the late Gene A. Parrish Sr. and Shirley Boyer Parrish. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Darlene P. McCarroll.
Surviving are his daughters, Kelsey Bugge and her husband, Brenden, and Jennifer L. Parrish; son, Jeffrey Parrish and his wife, Jennifer; brothers, David Parrish, Brian Parrish, Dennis Parrish, and John Parrish and his companion, Dennis Heverly; sisters, Vicki Martin, Debbie Davison and Brenda Parrish; and grandchildren, Paige, Emma, Jocelyn, Janessa, Jameson and Rosalie. Many nieces and nephews also survive Gene.
Gene attended Tamaqua High School and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He was a talented carpenter and a fan of WWE, NASCAR and the Miami Dolphins.
Gene was a proud grandfather. He volunteered for Paul’s House of Valor Foundation in Kunkletown, where he had resided for nine years.
Arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. The funeral home may be reached at 570-668-2550.
Gene will be interred with military honors at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.
Susan M. DellaMonica
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Susan M. DellaMonica, 59, of Pottsville, passed away on , at home surrounded by family.
Born in Pottsville on November 8, 1966, Sue was a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Russell Cook.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mark A. DellaMonica Jr.; brother, Jimmy Cook; nephew, John Parry; and niece, Kerri Cook.
Married for 40 years, Sue was the beloved wife of Mark A. DellaMonica Sr.
She was a member of the Salvation Army in Pottsville, where she enjoyed participating in Women’s Bible Study and volunteering annually with the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.
Sue loved fishing with her family and often fed the squirrels, especially with her grandchildren and nephew Michael when they were younger. She also enjoyed making ceramics and participating in Home League with her church family.
She always cherished the time she spent vacationing at the beach with her family through the years.
In addition to her husband, Sue is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline DellaMonica and Billy, of Frackville; grandchildren, Starlet and Marcianna DellaMonica and Ava Schleicher; brother, Bob Cook, of Pottsville; and her beloved extended family, Tara, Michael, Brennan, Jade, Missy and Chris, Sydney, Chelsia, Arielle and Jack, Rob, Chloe, Crystal and Sharon.
A viewing will be held at the Salvation Army in Pottsville from noon to 1 p.m. on . A celebration of life funeral service will begin at 1 p.m.
Interment will be held privately.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Salvation Army, 400 Sanderson Street, Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901.
Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Pottsville, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Mary Carroll
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Mary Carroll, 80, of Coaldale, passed away on , in Weatherly.
Born and raised in Coaldale, Mary was a daughter of the late James and Florence Kurtz Sharpe. She graduated from Coaldale High School and attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing, beginning a career devoted to caring for others.
Mary worked as a registered nurse for 35 years, including many years at Gnaden Huetten Hospital in Lehighton and Coaldale State Hospital. Throughout her career, she cared for countless patients and families in the communities she called home.
Mary enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She always put her family before herself despite her ailments. Even when hospitalized, her biggest concern was her family.
Mary also enjoyed monthly lunches with her former coworkers and sitting on the porch with her best friend and her dogs. She was a member of St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Tamaqua.
Mary is survived by her son, Kevin Carroll and his wife, Brianna, of Jim Thorpe; six grandchildren, Brendan, Charli, Owen, Mia, Beau and Darcy; and two nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Brian Carroll, in 2022 and her sister, Ann Marie Robin.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on , at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua. Interment in St. Jerome Catholic Cemetery will follow the Mass.
Family and friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. Nursing honors will be rendered at 9:45 a.m.
Joseph Terrence Kostinko
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Joseph Terrence Kostinko, 82, of Cressona, passed away on .
Born on March 2, 1944, in Frackville, he was a son of the late Michael and Adele Lazauskas Kostinko.
Joseph proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1963 to 1967, attained the rank of sergeant and served in Vietnam. Following his military service, he worked as a sprinkler fitter and was a dedicated member of Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 for more than 55 years.
Joseph enjoyed fishing on Indian River Bay in Delaware, gardening and collecting coins. He was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan and a longtime member of the Schuylkill Racquet Club & Fitness Center in Orwigsburg.
He is survived by his four children: Joseph Kostinko of Chandler, Arizona; Mark Kostinko and his wife, Wendy, of Billings, Montana; Tracey Kostinko of Davenport, Florida; and Christopher Kostinko and his wife, Kimberly, of Frackville.
He is also survived by four grandchildren, Joey Kostinko, Aleksandr Kostinko, Isabel Kostinko and Christopher Kostinko Jr.; three sisters, Beverly Ginn, Virginia Marshall and Dianne Minakowski; and several nieces.
In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his son, Michael Kostinko, and his brother, Michael Kostinko.
Joseph will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Visitation and service information will be announced when arrangements are finalized.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville.
Bradley Allen Dawson
Bradley Allen Dawson, 39, of Pottsville, passed away at home on .
Born on October 28, 1986, in Pottsville, he was a stepson and son of Amy Dawson of Pine Grove and the late Scott Dawson, and a son and stepson of Sue and Dave Donnelly of Schuylkill Haven.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and attended McCann School of Business.
Bradley worked as an order filler and loader at the Walmart Distribution Center for seven years.
He loved night fishing, the Philadelphia Phillies and lazy days playing Battlefield on the sofa with his dogs, Coop and Loki.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his pap and nan, Albert and Elsie Dawson; grandparents, Paul and Nancy Brown; and mother-in-law, Abigail Baker.
Surviving, in addition to his stepmother, mother and stepfather, are his wife of 11 years, Britt Matthews Dawson; daughter, Kiahna Baker; stepdaughters, Miley Matthews and Trinity Baker and her son; sisters, Christine Dawson, Tiffany Kaledas and her husband, Tony, and Misty Krammes and her husband, Josh; nephews, Anthony Kaledas and Clayton Krammes; nieces, Tessa Kaledas and Chloe Crosland; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on , at H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 to 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made in Bradley’s memory to H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 139 S. Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 17963, to help with expenses.
Condolences may be submitted through the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home website.
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Eric Charles Umbenhauer
Eric Charles Umbenhauer, 62, of Pine Grove, passed away on , at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest after a 10-year battle with myotonic dystrophy.
Born on September 15, 1964, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Charles “Hack” and Roxanne Lehman Umbenhauer.
He was a 1982 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and graduated from Millersville University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Eric was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Whitehall and worked as a caseworker for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare.
He was a member of the Oak Grove Sportsmen Association, Pine Grove Fish & Game, H.H. & L. Fire Company No. 1 and the American Legion in Lickdale. He was also a life member of West Catty Fire Company and Fullerton Fire Company.
Eric loved to read and enjoyed watching his children participate in sports and other activities. He enjoyed playing pinochle and spending time at local social halls.
He was a fan of Philadelphia sports teams, Penn State and the Boston Red Sox. He also loved hunting with his father, son, nephew and friends at Oak Grove.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Neil Umbenhauer.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Carolyn Laubenstine Umbenhauer; son, Allen Umbenhauer and his fiancée, Jessica Ferdinand; and daughter, Nicole Tomasko and her husband, Zachary.
Graveside services and interment will be held at 3:30 p.m. on , at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Pine Grove, with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made in Eric’s memory to the Oak Grove Sportsmen Association, 218 2 1/2 Mile Road, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 17963.
H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements.