Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home & On-site Crematory

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home & On-site Crematory Welcome to Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Homes & On-site Crematory, serving Schuylkill Haven, Cressona, Pottsville & all of Schuylkill County.

Follow us for obituaries, updates, and resources to assist with funeral planning and grief support. 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 needs 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. We are available 24/7 to assist you with both at-need or pre-need 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.

Congratulations to the two winners of our gift cards to Carmelo's Roman Delight  for stopping by our booth at the Diakon...
10/29/2025

Congratulations to the two winners of our gift cards to Carmelo's Roman Delight for stopping by our booth at the Diakon Living and Learning after 50 expo last week. Jane and Marie, we'll be reaching out to you soon to arrange for pickup!

Today was the last of our Trunk or Treats for the season, this time Jerusalem Child Care and Learning Center. Thank you ...
10/29/2025

Today was the last of our Trunk or Treats for the season, this time Jerusalem Child Care and Learning Center. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and shared some treats with us!

Ruth A. ShortRuth A. Short, 92, formerly of Lake Wynonah, passed away Monday, October 27th, at Franklin Court Senior Liv...
10/29/2025

Ruth A. Short

Ruth A. Short, 92, formerly of Lake Wynonah, passed away Monday, October 27th, at Franklin Court Senior Living, Quakertown, where she had been a resident.

Ruth was born in Poe, WV on March 17, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Clarence & Bertha (McClung) Winebrenner.

One of eight children, she is preceded in death by all of her siblings.

She was the widow of Auldie C. Short.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Walker, wife of Rusty, Harleysville, PA, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews.

Private services will be held at the family’s convenience.

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Christopher Mark ReedChristopher Mark Reed, 45, of Hamburg, passed away with his mom and dad at his side on Friday, Octo...
10/28/2025

Christopher Mark Reed

Christopher Mark Reed, 45, of Hamburg, passed away with his mom and dad at his side on Friday, October 24th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in West Point, Mississippi on August 17, 1980, he was a son of Mark Allen & Mary Lee (Vandevender) Reed. In addition to his parents, Chris is also survived by his brother, Gregory Allen Reed & wife, Jennifer Davies, niece, Piper Elizabeth Reed, all of Kutztown, his paternal grandmother, Betty Schaeffer, and several aunts, uncles, & cousins. Chris was a graduate of RAF Lakenheath DODDS High School, United Kingdom. Chris loved traveling to many countries as an Air Force Military Brat. One of his special gifts was making new friends wherever he went. To Christopher, a stranger was just a friend he hadn't met yet. He enjoyed his southern brewed sweet tea and banana pudding. He became paralyzed at the age of 17 but never let it defeat him. He had many achievements after without letting the chair define him. He will be missed and forever remembered for his outgoing personality and southern manners. He loved his pets, Chica & Nala, and especially his buddy, Jake and the cats his family fostered. Chris is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Steve & Bonnie Vandevender, paternal grandparents: Arthur & Catherine Reed, and Lamar Schaeffer. A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be conducted from 2-5 PM at the Orwigsburg Veterans Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., Orwigsburg on Saturday, November 22nd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pawsitive Hearts, 3815 Grant St. Reading, PA 19606 or St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

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Great job Cressona Cares Committee on their annual trunk or treat in Cressona! Special thanks to Beth and the rest of he...
10/28/2025

Great job Cressona Cares Committee on their annual trunk or treat in Cressona! Special thanks to Beth and the rest of her team and the awesome Candy Land theme they chose this year.

We're glad we could bring a little extra joy to our community and are honored to be able to donate the winnings back to the community to put toward their efforts working on the pool!

David G. DerbesDavid G. Derbes, 88, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, October 25th, at Providence Place Retirement Co...
10/27/2025

David G. Derbes

David G. Derbes, 88, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, October 25th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, on January 9, 1937, a son of the late Ruth (Eckert) and George Derbes.

He was married to his high school sweetheart Greta Williams Derbes for fifty-seven years.

He was in the class of 1954 at Pottsville High School. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1960 and was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corp serving in Vietnam. He was the owner of Dave Derbes Honda/Yamaha Haven and worked for Cressona Aluminum and the Nelson Company in Baltimore.

He enjoyed fly fishing and hunting. He was an avid woodworker and was a juried craftsman with the PA Guild of Craftsmen. He was the founding President of Schuylkill County Trout Unlimited and Schuylkill Headwaters and served as President of the Schuylkill County Historical Society.

He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Pottsville, where he was in the trustees committee.

In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his daughter Patty Derbes Ebling.

David is survived by his two sons David Derbes, Jr. husband of Maureen and William Derbes and his companion Kelly Lipsett, all of Pottsville; grandchildren Becky (David) Bobersky, Kaley (Eric) Hampford, Kelly Derbes, Logan Derbes, Collin Ebling and Jordyn Derbes; great grandchildren Brynn and Hannah Hampford and Everett Bobersky; son in law Ande Ebling husband of Katherine, Pottsville; his companion Kaye Spangler, Lancaster and his sister in law Anne Gaburick.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, October 30th at First United Methodist Church in Pottsville, PA with Rev. John Wallace officiating.

A visitation for family and friends will be held prior from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at the Church.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to First United Methodist Church, Fourth and Market Streets Pottsville, PA 17901.

Interment will follow at Charles Baber Cemetery Pottsville, PA.

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Tonight's trunk or treat is in Cressona. Stop by and say hello!
10/26/2025

Tonight's trunk or treat is in Cressona. Stop by and say hello!

Harry J. ThealHarry J. Theal, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, October 23rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - C...
10/24/2025

Harry J. Theal

Harry J. Theal, 79, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, October 23rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Hershey, on January 26, 1946, a son of the late Mildred (Henry) and Harry B. Theal.

He was the husband of Jayne F. (Umbenhauer) Theal, they were married for 45 years.

He was a member of Palmyra Grace Brethren Church.

He was formerly employed as a truck driver.

He was a member of the Rainbow Hose Co.

In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by two daughters Stacey and Shelly; three grandchildren; six step children; brothers Don Theal husband of Gloria, Hershey, Robert Theal, Montana and Michael Theal, Hummelstown.

Services are private at the convenience of the family.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Rainbow Hose Co, PO Box 301 Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

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10/22/2025

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Kay SchaefferKay Margaret Schaeffer, 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, October 18th, at Orwigsburg Center, ...
10/21/2025

Kay Schaeffer

Kay Margaret Schaeffer, 85, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, October 18th, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg.

Kay was born in Pottsville on January 19, 1940, a daughter of the late George H. & Beulah M. (Hubler) Bickel.

She was the widow of Jan P. Schaeffer.

Kay was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Schuylkill Haven. She also belonged to the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens.

She is a 1957 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

Kay worked as a teller at Schuylkill Citizens Savings & Loan and had also worked for Gordon D. Reed Insurance Agency.

Kay was a true people person. She loved going on walks and chatting with her neighbors. She enjoyed family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Kay could often be found reading and playing cards.

Kay is survived by her daughter, Jennifer K. Schaeffer & companion, Jeff Davis, brother, Dean Bickel, all of Schuylkill Haven, two sisters: Georgine Aungst, Hopeland, PA, & Linda Miller, wife of Melvin, Schuylkill Haven, and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Kay is also preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Sterner & Joyce Shollenberger.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 23rd at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. in Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Mark Dewald officiating. A viewing will be held from 9:30 AM until the beginning of the service. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Mark R. Shollenberger Scholarship Fund, c/o Pine Grove Area School District, 103 School St., Pine Grove, PA 17963 or St. John's UCC, 121 E Main St. Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

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Margaret "Peggy" RitterMargaret A. "Peggy" Ritter, 82, formerly of Temple, passed away Monday, October 20th, at Providen...
10/21/2025

Margaret "Peggy" Ritter

Margaret A. "Peggy" Ritter, 82, formerly of Temple, passed away Monday, October 20th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

She was born in Pottsville on May 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles & Dorthea (MacMinn) Hay.

Peggy was a graduate of Pottsville High School, a member of the Kilties. She also graduated from Kutztown University.

For 30 years, she worked as a 4th grade teacher at Exeter Township School District. Many of her former students kept in touch with her.

Peggy was the widow of Paul Ritter.

She is survived by her first husband, Paul Riffle, Iowa, her step-daughter, Beth Ritter-Guth, wife of David, Palmerton, grandchildren: David, & Julian, cousins including her caretaker, Carol Seiler Kalinich, wife of Alex, Minersville, and Jim, & Rick Seiler, and Merril Leibensperger, Arizona, and her dear friends, Priscilla & Larry Houp.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, October 24th at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona with Pastor Josh Ott officiating. A Viewing will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of service.

Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their excellent care, as well as Providence Place staff for their compassion, with special thanks to Debbie & Carissa.

At the family's request, memorial donations in Peggy’s name may be forwarded to Grace Free Church Orwigsburg, 10 Hollenbush Ln., Orwigsburg PA 17961.

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10/21/2025

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