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Welcome to Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Homes & On-site Crematory, serving Schuylkill Haven, Cressona, Pottsville, New Philadelphia & all of Schuylkill County. You will soon learn that we not only help you honor your loved one, but we also provide the support that the grieving family members need. The loss of a loved one is a difficult time and regardless of how strong you are; everyone nee

ds support during this time. Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home offers funeral & cremation services, serving Schuylkill Haven, PA, Cressona, PA and the surrounding communities. The thoughtful and experienced professionals at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home & On-site Crematory in Schuylkill Haven and Ebling Stabingas Funeral Home in Cressona are here to support your family and offer compassionate care. If you are unable to find specific information that you need, or would like to begin making arrangement at our funeral home Schuylkill Haven or Cressona, please feel free to Contact Us. https://www.gsesfuneralhomes.com/

When considering cremation in Schuylkill Haven, Pa, today's families are concerned with many complex issues: how cremation affects the environment (especially when compared to traditional burial), personal finances and faith being amongst the top three. If you, or a family member, are curious about cremation or wondering if cremation is the right option for your situation, we invite you to read the articles in this section. And of course, if you have concerns or additional questions, we ask that you connect with us by calling (570) 385-3381. We will be pleased to take part in your cremation conversation. Part of making funeral arrangements on behalf of a loved one involves choosing between burial of the body, or cremation. Certainly this is a big decision, based on any number of factors: religious or spiritual beliefs, finances, or ecological awareness are just some of the reasons we've heard for choosing cremation. Before you can make the choice, you need to know exactly what it is you're considering. You can learn the basics below, however, if the content here raises additional questions for you, please give us a call. One of our cremation specialists will address any of your inquiries or concerns. Everyone has his or her own personal reasons for choosing a cremation funeral over traditional casketed burial in Schuylkill Haven. In the last few years, more and more North American families have been making this choice and there are multiple reasons why this trend has developed. The simplicity and affordability of cremation in comparison to burial packages and other funeral services is certainly a large contributing factor. At our Schuylkill Haven and Cressona funeral homes, we want you to know that no matter your reasons for choosing cremation, we're here to help you explore your options. When you're ready to talk about cremation, Contact Us to set an appointment or simply drop by our office. Our family continues a tradition of personal care by investing back into the community. We are proud to offer a state-of-the-art crematory & cremation facility located at our funeral home in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. Even though all funeral homes advertise cremation services throughout Schuylkill County, most people are surprised to learn that the cremation process itself is subcontracted to third parties. This will not happen when you call us in your time of need. We offer exceptional support through the entire cremation process. In order to ensure the highest level of service, we have developed an easy-to-follow 10-Step Identification, Security and Control Cremation Process. We believe this process will provide your entire family peace of mind. Our On-site crematory services Schuylkill and Berks Counties and all other surrounding communities. Please contact us with any questions, or to arrange a personal tour. A funeral service in Schuylkill County, whether traditional or more modern (memorial service or celebration-of-life), has two functions: to acknowledge the death and lifetime achievements of an individual and to bring grieving family members and friends together in support of one another during this difficult time. One of our main missions is giving your loved one a final tribute they deserve. Contrary to common belief, funeral services are not all the same. They can take on many different formats and styles. We can plan and execute funeral ceremonies that follow very traditional practices to those that take on less formal, more unique styles. We work with you to create the funeral service that best honors your loved one’s life, allows the best way for you to say goodbye, meets your family's specific wishes, and fits within your financial budget. We have years of experience in this industry, and we take pride in offering families quality and affordable funeral services in Schuylkill Haven & Cressona, PA. We hope to help as many families in need as we can as their Pennsylvania funeral service provider, and we promise to help each and every family member heal as they embark on their journey with grief. On this page, we have provided a breakdown of the traditional funeral process included in the services we offer as well as a brief history and overview of what a funeral is. If you have any questions about our funeral services, please feel free to contact us. Components of a Traditional Funeral Service

1. Visitation

This is often called a viewing or a wake. Guests come to pay their respects to the deceased by viewing their body and spending time with the grieving family. A visitation can occur at any time before the funeral service.

2. Funeral Service

This event commonly takes place at the funeral home, a church, or at the graveside. It can include music, the reading of literary or religious passages, a eulogy, prayer, and the singing of hymns.

3. Committal Service

If the family plans to bury the deceased, this stage involves the vehicle procession to the cemetery.

4. Funeral Reception

Many choose to host this post-service gathering (or repast) at a reception hall. This is considered a time to share memories, laughter, and support. The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members. Pre-payment will protect you from the rising cost of prices, and it will not be a financial burden on your loved ones. When you plan ahead you know that your wishes will be fulfilled. Arrangements can be made in the comfort of your own home by clicking the button below. Fill in as much as you are comfortable with and we'd be pleased to meet with you to discuss further. If you have questions, feel free to contact us at your convenience.

Jacqueline A. MoyerJacqueline A. Moyer, 90, of Cressona, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Tremont Health and Rehab...
08/04/2026

Jacqueline A. Moyer

Jacqueline A. Moyer, 90, of Cressona, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Altoona on May 14, 1936, Jacqueline was a daughter of the late Herman P. & Helen (Wakefield) Kutz.

Jacqueline was the widow of Rudy Franklin Moyer, who passed in 2023, to whom she was married for 66 years.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jacqueline is also preceded in death by her step-mother, Geraldine (Correll) Kutz.

She was a lifetime member of Bethany Christian Fellowship Church, Cressona.

Jacqueline is survived by her daughters Rudi M. Moyer, fiance of David J. Weiss, Schuylkill Haven and Brenda C. (Moyer) Cooper, wife of Robert, Summit Station; grandchildren Robert R. Cooper, husband of Dawn and Kristin B. (Cooper) Reinert, wife of Terry; great-grandchildren Alaina Jade Cooper, Madison Kinsley Reinert, Ethan Michael Cooper and Jaxon Layne Reinert; siblings Joan Stramara, widow of Sal, Orwigsburg, Charles Kutz, widower of Bel, Cressona, Michael Kutz, husband of Carolyn, Auburn, Margaret Scott, wife of Ronald, Cressona and Debbie Ketner, wife of Richard, Schuylkill Haven.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 7th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, with Rev. Dennis Snyder officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 10:00 am until time of services. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Mae Elizabeth MyersMae Elizabeth Myers, 71, of Frackville, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Schuylkill Center, P...
07/30/2026

Mae Elizabeth Myers

Mae Elizabeth Myers, 71, of Frackville, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, PA on October 18, 1954, she was a daughter of the late James and Martha (Gradwell) Myers and sister of Catherine Myers.

She attended Avenues Eldergarden Adult Day Program daily and will be deeply missed by her friends and all those who cared for her through Community Services Group.

Graveside Services will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.

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David Paul FaustDavid Paul Faust, 82, of Topton, PA passed away Tuesday, July 28th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Cr...
07/29/2026

David Paul Faust

David Paul Faust, 82, of Topton, PA passed away Tuesday, July 28th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Dave was born in Reading, PA on September 19, 1943, a son of the late Theodore & Evelyne (Seavers) Faust.

He attended Central Catholic High School and was of the Catholic faith.

He had been employed by Reading Tube (Cambridge Lee) as a machine operator.

Dave loved to fish, shop at flea markets, and play Bingo and cards with “The Gang”.

Dave is survived by his daughter, Sandra Faust, wife of Jeffrey Fidler, Schuylkill Haven, sister, Anne Betz, Exeter, PA, daughter-in-law, Dolores Faust & three granddaughters: Desiree, Krischell, Kathryn, all of the Philippines, and many nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Faust, Jr., and two brothers: Theodore Faust, Jr. & Thomas Faust.

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 4th at Summer Hill Cemetery, Summit Station.

At the family's request, memorial donations in Dave’s name may be forwarded to Hillside SPCA: PO Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901 or Shriners Children's Attn: Shriners Children's Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Huge shout-out to everyone at Schuylkill County Fair Association for another great year of the Schuylkill County Fair, a...
07/28/2026

Huge shout-out to everyone at Schuylkill County Fair Association for another great year of the Schuylkill County Fair, an event we're so proud to support each and every year! This year Collin and Daniel did a great job at the kids tractor pull after months of training with their custom tractor and sled Pappy Al built. The fair is running through this Saturday August 1, so make sure to stop by and check it out. Thank you so much to everyone who puts this on!

Paul D. AumanPaul D. Auman, 81, of Auburn, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at home with family by his side.Born in Au...
07/28/2026

Paul D. Auman

Paul D. Auman, 81, of Auburn, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at home with family by his side.

Born in Auburn on March 21, 1945, he was a son of the late Blanche (Auman) and Jean “Dilly” Wike.

He was a member of St. John's Church, Auburn.

Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a former commander of the VFW in Auburn and a member of the Amvets in Pottsville.

He worked as a Supervisor at Wright's Knitting Mill, Auburn.

Paul is survived by his son Paul D. Auman Jr., husband of Diane, Hamburg; grandchildren Nathan Auman, Pottsville, Shane Auman, husband of Jasmine, Fort Drum and Harry Auman, Jr., Minersville; and a great-granddaughter Madison Auman.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his Paramour of 38 years, Kathy "Footloose" Laferty and sister Diane Schwenk.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 1st at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc in Schuylkill Haven, PA with Rev. Kerry Duke and Rev. Walter Breiner officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:30 AM until time of services.

Interment will follow at St. John's Church Cemetery, Auburn.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven.

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Anthony T. HughesAnthony Thomas Hughes, 80, of Schuylkill Haven passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospi...
07/28/2026

Anthony T. Hughes

Anthony Thomas Hughes, 80, of Schuylkill Haven passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus.

Tony was born in Pottsville on November 21, 1945, a son of the late Anthony T. Hughes, Sr. & Clara Violet (Smith) Hughes.

A graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Tony earned an Associate's Degree from Thompson Institute.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, honorably discharged as a SGT.

Employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Tony had worked at Hamburg Center as a Residential Services Aide.

He was a longtime member of the Schuylkill Christian Church, Schuylkill Haven. Tony was also a member of the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum.

He was very proud to donate blood regularly.

Tony is survived by his daughters: Andraia Detweiler, Frackville, Jessica Valosin, wife of Christopher, Pottsville; grandchildren: Danielle Guldin, Alexandra Detweiler Sands, Lucian Valosin; great-grandchildren: Logan and Lincoln Guldin, Leighton Sands and 1 on the way; wife, Helena Hughes, nieces and nephews and their families; and friends that are like family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Blaine Hughes and Eva Stone.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, August 10th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home, Inc in Pottsville with Rev. Steve Letcavage officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:30 AM until time of services. Interment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

At the family's request, memorial donations in Tony’s memory may be forwarded to Mid-Atlantic Air Museum: 110 Air Museum Drive, Reading PA 19605.

Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Pottsville has been entrusted with arrangements.

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07/27/2026

Jovita Quinonez Montanez

Jovita Quinonez Montanez, 91, formerly of Mahanoy City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 21, at Rosewood Nursing Home in Schuylkill Haven, where she had been a resident.

Born on February 15, 1935, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Jovita was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was defined by love, strength, and unwavering dedication to her family. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, caring heart, and the countless memories she created with those fortunate enough to know and love her.

Jovita was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her parents and all of her beloved brothers and sisters.

She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and cherished memories.

Jovita is lovingly survived by her devoted son and longtime caregiver, Julio Agosto, and his wife, Elizabeth; her cherished grandchildren, Jelani Agosto and Irisbetz Agosto; her beloved great-grandchildren, Sophya, Yonciel, and Josue; as well as additional grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will forever hold her memory close in their hearts.

Although she will be deeply missed, Jovita’s love, kindness, and the impact she had on the lives of her family will continue to live on for generations to come.

Funeral services and interment will be held in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.

Susan Hock MillerSusan Hock Miller, 78, of Cressona, passed away Thursday, July 23rd, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, ...
07/25/2026

Susan Hock Miller

Susan Hock Miller, 78, of Cressona, passed away Thursday, July 23rd, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, with the love of her family by her side.

Born in Pottsville on August 26, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Elmer George and Mary Marie (Hock) Miller.

Susan was a graduate of Cressona High School and received her Master of Divinity from Lancaster Bible College.

Susan proudly served her country in the US Army , a reflection of her strength, courage, and dedication. After having children, she worked in management, social services, and health care positions until retirement. Providing faith, support, compassion, and care to others defined her life.

She was a member of St. Marks UCC, Cressona and Faith Assembly of God. Susan devoted her life to her Christian Faith. She was involved in many church activities, bible studies, women's ministries and charitable work. It brought her great joy to volunteer with Helping Harvest Food Pantry.

Susan is survived by daughters Julie Weiser, wife of Kevin, Schuylkill Haven, Susan Kuchinsky, wife of James, Orwigsburg and Jennifer Fabrizi, wife of Rick, Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandchildren Christian and Brandon Weiser, Corey Kuchinsky, husband of Hannah and Cassandra Moritz, wife of Karl, Rocco, Marco, Camilla and Franco Fabrizi; In addition, her two nieces Elizabeth and Alyssa Miller.

In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her brother Elmer Hock Miller.

Though her hands are now still, the warmth of her spirit and the strength of her love remain woven into the lives of family she held dear. Her greatest legacy is the faith she shared freely, unconditional love , and countless memories her family will cherish forever.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, July 27th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc in Schuylkill Haven with Pastor Dave Ramsey officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held at 12:30 PM until time of services. Interment will follow at Cressona Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be forwarded to Helping Harvest at 117 Morgan Drive Reading, PA 19608 or Gift of Life Donor Program at 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven.

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James Sylvester KerwickJames “Jim” Kerwick passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 76.He was born in Pottsville on J...
07/24/2026

James Sylvester Kerwick

James “Jim” Kerwick passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 76.

He was born in Pottsville on July 31, 1949, to Elizabeth “Betty” Loftus Kerwick and James Edmund Kerwick.

Jim graduated from Nativity BVM High School in 1967 and then enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. After serving his country, Jim worked in civil service for PennDOT and then as a road inspector in Harrisburg with the company Weisenberger. He concluded his work in Allentown as a sewer inspector with Ronca.

In the mid 80’s, Jim joined his father as a partner in the family business, Kerwick’s Leather Goods in Pottsville, PA where he worked until he retired.

Jim had many creative hobbies. He loved landscaping, art and writing. He had a passion for inventing practical use items and even acquired several patents. Over the years, he collected many classic cars and enjoyed restoring and driving them. He wrote and published the book “The Son and the Earth” in 2002.

In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his sister Judy Yupcavage, and two nephews Benjamin Yupcavage and Jeff Tarman.

Jim is survived by his wife Patricia to whom he was married 54 years; two children: Patrick and Kaitlin Kerwick; two sisters: Janey Lohr and Linda Echenrode; two grandchildren: Kyran and Aidan Khindri.

A Private Mass and Christian Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ebling Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Cressona.

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📣 EXCITING NEWS FOR SCHUYLKILL COUNTY! 📣We are incredibly proud to share that the Ebling Haus Funeral Homes family is gr...
07/23/2026

📣 EXCITING NEWS FOR SCHUYLKILL COUNTY! 📣

We are incredibly proud to share that the Ebling Haus Funeral Homes family is growing!

We have officially acquired our fourth location in Schuylkill County: Thomas J Bartashus Funeral Home in New Philadelphia, which will now be known as Haus Bartashus Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

As a 3rd-generation family-owned and operated business run by Caitlyn and Andy Haus, our mission is to provide the highest standard of compassionate care right here in the communities we call home. This new location proudly joins our sister facilities:

👉 Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (Schuylkill Haven)
👉 Ebling Stabingas Funeral Home (Cressona)
👉 Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home (Pottsville)

🤝 Familiar, Experienced Leadership You Trust Our strength has always been our incredible team. We are thrilled to share that Thomas Bartashus is staying on as the licensed Supervisor in New Philadelphia!

He joins our experienced leadership team across Schuylkill County:
⭐ Becky Deatrich Devlin – our Operations Manager and Funeral Director with 18 years of dedicated care & Supervisor at Lord Ebling Haus (Pottsville)
⭐ Elmer Ebling – Supervisor at Ebling Stabingas (Cressona)
⭐ Terry Bixler – Funeral Director serving our families across all locations

On-Site Crematory Services - Families served at the new Haus Bartashus location will now have direct access to our on-site crematory in Schuylkill Haven, meaning your loved one never leaves the care of our trusted staff.

❤️ To Our New Philadelphia Neighbors: If you have an existing pre-arranged or pre-funded funeral plan with this location, please rest assured that it is fully secure and will be honored in its entirety with zero interruption.

Please join us in welcoming Tommy and the New Philadelphia community to the Ebling Haus family!

Read the full announcement on our website: https://www.gsesfuneralhomes.com/new-philadelphia-pa-funeral-home

Haus Bartashus Funeral Home & Crematory provides personalized funerals and cremations to families in New Philadelphia, PA. Contact Us 24/7.

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