Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 31, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Saturday, October 31, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Meuser Responds to Shapiro’s Criticism at Schuylkill County Rally

ST. CLAIR — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s criticism of U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser during a Democratic campaign rally in Schuylkill County drew a sharply worded response from the congressman, who defended his support for federal tax policies and accused the governor of misleading voters.

Shapiro, Davis Bring Campaign Bus Tour to Schuylkill County, Rally Support for Wallace and Deatrich

ST. CLAIR — Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis brought their statewide campaign bus tour to Schuylkill County’s St. Clair Fish and Game Club on Thursday, October 29, rallying support for local Democratic candidates as speakers and attendees raised concerns about household costs, development and government accountability.

The state leaders joined Rachel Wallace, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District, John Deatrich, the Democratic candidate for the 123rd Legislative District, and Schuylkill County Commissioner Gary Hess ahead of the November 3 election.

Schuylkill County Inmate Charged With Escape From St. Clair Work Release Assignment

ST. CLAIR — A Schuylkill County Prison inmate faces escape and related charges after police say he left a work release assignment at a borough church and fled into a wooded area Friday morning.

Ryan Charles Yingst, 37, whose court-listed address is Lake Milton, Ohio, is charged with third-degree felony counts of escape and flight to avoid apprehension, trial or punishment, along with a misdemeanor count of evading arrest or detention on foot.

Pottsville Woman Jailed After Alleged Burglary at Former Partner’s St. Clair Home

ST. CLAIR — A Pottsville woman is facing felony burglary and criminal trespass charges after police allege she entered her former partner’s St. Clair home without permission, damaged property and struck him during an incident late Monday into early Tuesday.

Abigail Kate Mont, 36, of Pottsville, was charged by St. Clair Police following the alleged incident at a North Third Street residence.

Saint Clair Woman Accused of Using Counterfeit $100 Bill, Stealing Merchandise from Walmart

A Saint Clair woman is facing a felony retail theft charge after police allege she repeatedly attempted to use a counterfeit $100 bill at Walmart and left the store with merchandise she had not paid for.

DEP Postpones Public Hearing on Proposed BRADS Landfill Permit Modification in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that a public hearing scheduled for this week regarding a proposed major permit modification for the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site (BRADS) Landfill in Schuylkill County has been postponed.

Mahanoy City Man Jailed After Alleged Assault in St. Clair

A Mahanoy City man is facing multiple charges after St. Clair Police say he repeatedly assaulted his former fiancée, threatened to kill her and prevented her from leaving during an incident earlier this month.

St. Clair Man Charged After German Shepherd Allegedly Left Outside in Extreme Heat

A St. Clair man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he left a German Shepherd tethered outside for an extended period during extreme heat, prompting the dog's seizure by a humane officer.

St. Clair to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Weekend of Events

The Borough of St. Clair will continue its celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday this weekend with several community events, entertainment, fireworks, and family activities.

Pottsville Teen Charged After Stabbing Man During St. Clair Fight, Police Recover Stolen Handgun

A 18-year-old Pottsville man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he stabbed another man during a fight in St. Clair Borough and was later found carrying a stolen handgun.

Schuylkill County Man Wanted Following Stalking, Threats, and Assault Charges Filed in St. Clair

A Tremont man is wanted by police after St. Clair officers filed multiple charges alleging a pattern of stalking, threats, harassment, and an assault involving a borough resident.

Schuylkill County Woman Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Officers During Walmart Trespassing Incident

A Shenandoah woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly refusing to leave the St. Clair Walmart and then assaulting police officers during her arrest.

Schuylkill County Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Police on Stolen Motorcycle in St. Clair

A Pottsville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from St. Clair Police on a stolen motorcycle Sunday night.

Battle of the Schuylkill County Dunkins? New Walmart Dunkin’ Opens in St. Clair

There’s a brewing rivalry in Schuylkill County that coffee lovers might not have expected.

St. Clair Woman Jailed After Alleged Domestic Assault and Confrontation with Police

A St. Clair woman is behind bars following an alleged domestic assault and a prolonged struggle with police officers earlier this week.

Port Carbon Man Charged After Domestic Disturbance in St. Clair

A Port Carbon man faces multiple charges following a reported domestic disturbance early New Year’s Day in St. Clair Borough, according to police.

Schuylkill County Man Jailed After Police Discover Stolen Gun During Warrant Arrest

A St. Clair man is facing felony charges after police reportedly recovered a stolen handgun during his arrest.

Minersville Man Charged After Alleged Retail Theft at St. Clair Walmart

A Minersville man has been charged by St. Clair Police in connection with an alleged retail theft incident at the St. Clair Walmart earlier this year.

Burglary Suspect Found in Dumpster With Bolt Cutters, Drugs After St. Clair Tractor Supply Alarm

A Pottsville man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an early-morning burglary investigation at a local business in St. Clair Borough earlier this month.