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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.

Gladys DavisGladys Davis, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, March 27th, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Potts...
05/04/2026

Gladys Davis

Gladys Davis, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, March 27th, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.

Gladys was born in Pottsville, on March 15, 1936, a daughter of the late Catherine and Roy Hughes.

She was the wife of Elmer C. Davis, Jr.

She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven.

She was formerly employed by Yuengling Ice Cream. She was also a caretaker for the Yuengling family.

Gladys is survived by her children Roy, Paul, Diana, Deborah, Emerson, and Darlene; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Grace Evangelical Congregational Church Jefferson St. & Stoyer Drive Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

Services and interment will be held privately at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

Ebling Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Elmer C. DavisElmer C. Davis, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, April 24th, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, P...
05/04/2026

Elmer C. Davis

Elmer C. Davis, 95, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, April 24th, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.

Elmer was born in Frackville, on June 27, 1930, and the son of the late Elmer C. Davis, Sr. and Ellen Davis.

He was the widower of Gladys (Hughes) Davis, who passed away March 27, 2026.

He served in the U.S. Army.

Elmer was formerly employed as a machinist at Parkway Paper Box. He was also a caretaker for the Yuengling family and most recently, he was a greeter at Walmart.

Elmer is survived by his children Diana, Deborah, Emerson, Darlene, Roy and Paul; grandchildren; great grandchildren.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Grace Evangelical Congregational Church Jefferson St. & Stoyer Drive Schuylkill Haven, PA .

Services and interment will be held privately at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

Ebling Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Darlene F. MorganDarlene F. Morgan, 71, of Cass Township, passed away Thursday, April 30th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hosp...
05/04/2026

Darlene F. Morgan

Darlene F. Morgan, 71, of Cass Township, passed away Thursday, April 30th, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Darlene was born in Pottsville on January 30, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Adam G. & Elvina May (Lavenburg) Krasnitsky.

Married 54 years, she was the loving wife of Arthur Morgan.

Darlene was of the Protestant faith.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her daughter, Chris Morgan, St. Clair, grandson, Jeffrey Morgan, great-granddaughter, Allisen Morgan, and two siblings: Linda Wagner, wife of John, & James Krasnitsky, husband of Maureen.

In addition to her parents, Darlene is preceded in death by her brothers: Kenneth, Richard and George Krasnitsky, and sisters: Joanne Himmelberger and Georgine Rinehart.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 6th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven with Pastor Jonathan Heim officiating. Friends and family are welcome to gather at the funeral home for visitation from 10:30 AM until the time of service.

Interment will be privately held.

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

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Elmer KramerElmer Kramer, 76, born in Pottsville on 5/20/49, passed away peacefully at Providence Place in Pottsville on...
05/04/2026

Elmer Kramer

Elmer Kramer, 76, born in Pottsville on 5/20/49, passed away peacefully at Providence Place in Pottsville on Thursday, 4/30/26.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and George Meyer.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Kramer (Haag), brother, Bruce Stidham and his wife Sharon, and his sister Linda Marx and her husband Charles.

He graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 1967. He worked at Griffith Ladder Co in Auburn and Burlington Homes in St. Clair before opening his own hobby shop, the Cressona Mall Speedway and Hobbyshop.

He enjoyed providing a place for radio-controlled racecar drivers to spend the day having fun. After retiring, he continued racing with his friends at a track he built at his home, although there was always more laughing than racing! He also loved line dancing with his friends, but again, probably more laughing than dancing!

A heartfelt thank you to the nurses and aides in the Dementia Unit at Providence Place in Pottsville. Elmer was very happy and content with the time he spent there. Also, thank you to the Compassus Hospice ladies who also took such good care of him.

He was so loved and will be missed by many.

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Jacqueline S. KokitusJacqueline S. Kokitus, 90, of Landingville, passed away Sunday, April 26th, at St. Luke's Hospice H...
04/30/2026

Jacqueline S. Kokitus

Jacqueline S. Kokitus, 90, of Landingville, passed away Sunday, April 26th, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Jacqueline was born in Cressona, PA on March 2, 1936, a daughter of the late Chester and Catherine (Singley) Eifert.

She was the widow of Daniel J. Kokitus.

Jacqueline was a graduate of Cressona High School, Class of 1954.

She was a member of the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens and the Christian Women's Club.

She was of the Protestant faith.

In addition to her parents and husband, Jacqueline was preceded in death by her son Jerome Kokitus, sister Sylvia Dodge, and brother Ted Eifert.

Jacqueline is survived by her daughter Catherine Sansone of Landingville; grandchildren Nicholas Sansone, Julianna Sansone, Abigail Kokitus, Rebecca Kokitus; brother James Eifert of Schuylkill Haven; daughter-in-law Faith Kokitus of Landingville; and nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 1st at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home in Cressona. A public viewing for friends and family will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Cressona Cemetery Cressona, PA.

Extend online condolences by visiting www.gsesfuneralhomes.com.

Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Kay I. SmithKay I. Smith, 69, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, April 29th, at her residence.Born in Pottsville, on ...
04/30/2026

Kay I. Smith

Kay I. Smith, 69, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, April 29th, at her residence.

Born in Pottsville, on July 19, 1956, a daughter of the late Kay (Kull) and Louis Tray.

She was the widow of Wayne W. Smith, Jr.

She was a graduate of St. Clair High School. She was formerly employed by various retail stores.

Kay is survived by her children Wayne Smith, III, Palo Alto, Kay Martin wife of Jason, Port Carbon, Rose Newman and her significant other Erich Borell, Pottsville, Chrissy Smith, Pottsville, Cindy Smith and her fiancé Albert Dusel, Port Carbon; grandchildren Tyler, Madison, Noah, Emma, Wayne IV, Kalie, Lauren, Layne, Briana, Kierstin, Shaina, Tanisha, Ryan, Brendan, Jason, Joshua and Ashley; great grandchildren Jayse, Benson and Ivy; sisters Patricia Deysher wife of Michael, Lake Wynonah, Helen Burdess, Maryland, Mary Place wife of Thomas, St. Clair and Jackie Starnowsky wife of Donald, Tower City.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, May 4th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Pottsville.

A viewing for family and friends will be held prior from 10:30 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Charles Baber Cemetery Pottsville, PA.

Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Pottsville has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Earl DaubenspeckEarl H. Daubenspeck, 81, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27th, at Abington Manor at M...
04/28/2026

Earl Daubenspeck

Earl H. Daubenspeck, 81, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27th, at Abington Manor at Morgan Hill, Easton.

Earl was born in Philadelphia, on April 5, 1945, the son of the late Kathryn G. (Brooker) and Earl J. Daubenspeck.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine M. (Hoosier) Daubenspeck whom he was married to for 52 years.

Earl proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years where he was actively involved as an avionics technician with the Blue Angels.

He was a former Philadelphia Fire Fighter for 27 years and retired in 1997. Upon retirement, he continued to work while sharing his many other talents and skills.

He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven and the Cressona American Legion Post #286.

Earl is survived by his children Charles A. Daubenspeck husband of Ellen, Furlong, PA, Cathryn A. Veneziale wife of John, Easton, PA and Tara L. Moyer wife of Andrew, Minersville, PA; six grandsons, Dominic, Jonathan, Ethan, Lucas, Aidan and Keegan; one granddaughter Addison; a sister Joy Krot wife of Alex, Dubois, PA, a nephew, great-niece, Silver Spring, MD; niece and great-nephew, Forest Park, Illinois.

At the family’s request, memorial donations may be forwarded to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Service details will be announced at a later date.

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

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Ronald W. StrauseRonald W. Strause, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, April 23rd, at Geisinger St. Luke's H...
04/28/2026

Ronald W. Strause

Ronald W. Strause, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Thursday, April 23rd, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pottsville, on August 18, 1936, he was a son of the late Roy and Alma (Behm) Strause.

Ron was the husband of Sandra (Herring) Strause, to whom he had been married for 32 years.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and served in the US Navy.

He retired from Omnova Solutions where he worked as a section leader.

Ron was a member of the Auburn VFW, Rainbow Fire Company and enjoyed golfing.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by a son Steven Strause (Cindy), siblings Marie and Harold “Bud” Strause.

Ron is survived by his wife Sandra, sons: William Strause, husband of Michelle, Schuylkill Haven and Scott Strause, Kaska; granddaughters Stephanie and Michala; a sister Joan, and nieces and nephews.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

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

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Paul L. HomrighausenPaul Lamar Homrighausen, 96, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, April 25th, at Seton Manor, ...
04/28/2026

Paul L. Homrighausen

Paul Lamar Homrighausen, 96, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, April 25th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Paul was born in Pottsville on September 26, 1929, a son of the late Paul & Margaret (Mickle) Homrighausen.

He was the widower of Joan (Grickis) Homrighausen.

In addition to his parents and wife, Paul is also preceded in death by his grandson, Bejamin Sippel, & sister, Mary Louise Kole.

Paul was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was of the Catholic faith.

From 1950-1954 he served in the U.S. Navy.

For 20 years, Paul had worked at Charlie Fehr's Service Station, and later retired from the former Shalmet, now known as Hetran B.

He was a member of Friedensburg Fire Company.

Paul is survived by two children: Karen Sippel, wife of Joseph, & Paul D. "Homer" Homrighausen, both of Schuylkill Haven, and two grandsons: Adam, & Joseph Sippel.

Private interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville at the family’s convenience.

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

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Dolores A. PittsDolores A. Pitts, 92, passed away Saturday, April 25th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a...
04/27/2026

Dolores A. Pitts

Dolores A. Pitts, 92, passed away Saturday, April 25th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, where she had been a resident.

Dolores was born in Girardville on August 1, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Harry & Anna (Rovinsky) Pitts.

She was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, and was a former member of Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont. Her favorite Saint was Padre Pio. She was a daily communicant until she was unable to go to church every day.

Dolores held several jobs throughout her life and eventually retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a welfare fraud investigator.

She served as a former president of the Schuylkill County Pro-Life Alliance.

Dolores, a third generation American, is survived by relatives in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey and many friends in Pennsylvania.

A well-known quote Dolores often said and truly lived by was "This too shall pass".

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 2nd with Rev. Msgr. Edward S. Zemanik, Rev. Edward Connolly and Rev. Thomas Osei Gyau officiating. A viewing will be held in the church’s chapel from 9:15-10:15 AM. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ashland.

At the family's request, memorial donations in Dolores’ name may be forwarded to St. Ambrose RCC 201 Randel St. Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

Extend online condolences by visiting www.gsesfuneralhomes.com.

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

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Joy WenselJoy Ann Wensel, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, April 23rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, ...
04/26/2026

Joy Wensel

Joy Ann Wensel, 70, of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, April 23rd, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, April 29th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven with Pastor Rick Kantner officiating.

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

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Tyler HoptakTyler J. Hoptak, 41, of Johnstown, PA passed away Thursday, April 23rd, at home.Born in West Reading, PA on ...
04/26/2026

Tyler Hoptak

Tyler J. Hoptak, 41, of Johnstown, PA passed away Thursday, April 23rd, at home.

Born in West Reading, PA on March 21, 1985, he was a son of Cheryl A. (Kull) Kelly, of Pottsville and the late James A. Hoptak, Jr.

Tyler is also preceded in death by his step-father, John J. “Jack” Kelly, Jr., maternal grandparents, Melvin & Mary Kull, paternal grandfather, James A. Hoptak, Sr., and several other family members.

He was a 2003 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, where he participated in the PAHS marching band where he enjoyed playing trumpet and being with his friends at football games and special events.

Tyler attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania for nursing. He was previously employed by Providence Place, Pottsville.

He enjoyed the simple things in life - taking walks, nature, riding his bike, and loving his cats and his dog Kodiak. His smile and his sensitive spirit will be missed by all.

He was a former member of the Salvation Army Pottsville Corps. In addition to his mother, Tyler is also survived by two siblings: Phillip Hoptak, Pottsville, & Ashley, wife of Karlton Gantt, Jacksonville, FL, paternal grandmother, Catherine “Kitty” Hoptak, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, his longtime dear friend and confidant, Scott Hunt, Johnstown, and two beloved cats, Salvation and Hades.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Salvation Army, 400 Sanderson St, Pottsville. A public visitation for family and friends will be at 5:15pm until time of services.

Tyler’s family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Humane Society of Cambria County, 743 Galleria Drive Ext., Johnstown, PA 15904.

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

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