For information on submitting an obituary, please contact Reading Eagle by phone at 610-371-5018, or email at obituaries@readingeagle.com or fax at 610-371-5193.
Most obituaries published in the Reading Eagle are submitted through funeral homes and cremation services, but we will accept submissions from families. Obituaries can be emailed to obituaries@readingeagle.com.
In addition to the text of the obituary, any photographs that you wish to include can be attached to this email. Please put the text of the obituary in a Word document, a Google document or in the body of the email. The Reading Eagle also requires a way to verify the death, so please include either the phone number of the funeral home or cremation service that is in charge of the deceased’s care or a photo of his/her death certificate. We also request that your full name, phone number and address are all included in this email.
All payments by families must be made with a credit card. We will send a proof of the completed obituary before we require payment. The obituary cannot run, however, until we receive payment in full.
Obituaries can be submitted for any future date, but they must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. the day prior to its running for it to be published.
Please call the obituary desk, at 610-371-5018, for information on pricing.
Submit items to news@southschuylkillnews.com
Class notes
Blue Mountain Class of 1959: Meets third Wednesday of each month at 3Cs Restaurant, Route 61. For more information, call Shirley Moser at 717-445-4885.
Raffle
Gift basket raffle: Sept. 26, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 121 Main St., Schuylkill Haven. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-449-3892.
Food and more
Schuylkill Haven Borough Day: Saturday, Sept. 27 starting at 9 a.m. throughout the downtown area. Music, food and much more. https://shboroughday.com/.
Apple Dumpling Sale: Outwood Lutheran Church, 934 Oak Grove Road, Pine Grove. $6 each. To order, call Joyce Daubert at 570-345-4108 or Judy Harris at 570-345-2639. Orders are due by Oct. 12. Pickups will be 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at the Outwood Lutheran Pavilion.
Flea Market: Oct. 4, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Michael’s Church, 529 St. Michael’s Road, Tilden Township (near Hamburg). 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Food available to purchase. Deadline for ordering soup was Sept. 21.
Free Meals: Shepherd’s Table takes place the first Sunday of each month, 4-5:30 p.m., at Grace Free Church, 10 Hollenbush Lane, Orwigsburg, and at 11 a.m. the first Sunday of the month at Grace Free Church, 402 Green St., Tremont. For more information, email megan.kimmel@gracefreechurch.net or call 570-385-1883 ext. 200.
Service Ministry Bazaar: Oct, 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 215 N. Warren St., Orwigsburg. Soups, barbecue, chili, homemade candy and baked goods for sale. There will be a basket raffle, and local crafters and vendors will be on hand.
Outdoors
Hawk Mountain: Yoga on the Mountain, Sept. 28, 9-10 a.m., Hawk Mountain Sanctuary near Kempton Registration required. Register and learn more at www.hawkmountain.org.
Animal-tracking Walk: Sept. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m., frog Hollow Nature Area, Friedensburg. Walk through scenic trails and creek beds in search for signs of wildlife. Free and open to the public. Wear appropriate footwear for uneven trails and leave pets at home. To learn more, call Jane Kruse at 570-628-4802.
Conservancy dinner: Schuylkill County Conservancy annual dinner, Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m., R. Michael Fryer Classroom, Penn State Schuylkill. Dinner catered by Roman Delight, to welcome the 2025 board of directors. Guest speaker Elizabeth Mills will present “Nature Therapy,” sharing her personal journey and the benefits of time spent in nature. The cost is $45 for member and $50 for nonmembers. For reservations or questions call 570-292-0823 or email schuylkillcountyconservancy@gmail.com.
Libraries
Pottsville Library: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; STEM Corner, ages 1-11, during library hours; Creation Station, Monday-Friday, 2 p.m., ages 12-16; Teen Gaming, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., ages 12-18; Storytime, Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 12 months to 5 years. Open Arcade, Thursday 5:30-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon, for all ages. To register for events call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or go to potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org.
Schuylkill Haven Free Public Library: Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. LEGO League on second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Children under 12 must have an adult with them at all times. Registration and information on other programs: 570-385-0542.
Orwigsburg Library: 216 W. Independence St., hours of operation: Monday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. preschool story time, 10:30 a.m.; Lap Sit, ages birth to age 2, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; Fridays, Play-K, 11 a.m., ages 3-5; Mahjongg, first, third, fifth Wednesday of month, 6 p.m. (learn to play, Friday 1-3 p.m.); Knitting Club, Mondays at 1:30 p.m.; Chess Club, first Thursday, 4 p.m.; Lego Club, first Saturday, 11 a.m. Technical help for computer challenged, Mondays, 2-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.; Thursday, 2-5 p.m. by appointment. Information: 570-366-1638; website: www.orwigsburglibrary.org
Tremont Area Free Public Library: 19 N. Pine St. Hours: Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon; Sunday, closed. Phone: 570-695-3325 / Email: tafpl@epix.net
Learning
Author Event: Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m., local author Melissa Roos to appear for a meet and greet with the book club at the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library, 216 W. Independence St.
Arts & Crafts
Schuylkill County Sketchers: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. every third Saturday, meeting in the upper parking lot at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Pine Grove. A walk with people who enjoy nature and creativity. Bring something to draw on and with. Free for all ages. For information, email skooksketchers@hotmail.com.
Craft Create: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Walk In Art Center Art Center. All ages welcome. Information: 570-732-3728.
Culture Club: 4-5:30 p.m. for kids; 6-7:30 p.m. for teens, Mondays, Walk In Art Center. Creating art from world culture. Information: 570-732-3728.
Fiber Arts Open Studio: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, Walk In Art Center. Learn how to weave and or spin fiber. Information: facebook.com/groups/WIACFiberArtsGuild/ or call 570-732-3728.
Friday Clay Club: 1-3 p.m., Fridays, $25, Walk In Art Center. For seniors and veterans. Information: 570-732-3728.
Health
Healthier Living With Chronic Pain: Tuesdays through Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Center, 23 Meadowbrook Drive, Schuylkill Haven. For ages 60 plus. Friends, family members and caregivers are welcome to this free course. Space is limited. Call Jenny at 570-624-3017 to register.
Indoor Walking Club: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Veterans Community Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., Orwigsburg. A Information or registration: 570-624-3017.
Real people — Real Weight Loss: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, TOPS, Hetzel’s Church, Pine Grove. Information: 570-345-8403.
Zumba Fitness: 7-8 p.m. every Monday (except holidays), Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, Pine Grove. Cost, $5. Information: 717-269-3214 or Deniseswonger@gmail.com.
Walking Club: 8:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center, 340 Haven St. Monday and Wednesday, Tone and Stretch, 9:30 a.m. Information: 570-385-1313.
Zumba Gold: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center, 340 Haven St. Information: 570-385-1313.
Seated Yoga: 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center. Cost $6. No registration required. Information: 570-624-3018.
Celebrate Recovery: 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Bethesda Church, 155 Reedsville Road, Schuylkill Haven, church library. Information: 570-617-0931.
Age Busters Exercise Club: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 236 E. Market St., Orwigsburg. Free. Information: 570-624-3017.
Age Busters Exercise Club: 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 427 Dietrich Ave., Tower City. Information: 570-624-3017.
Indoor Walking Club: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, Tremont Borough Building gymnasium. Ages 50 and older, all fitness levels. Free. Must be registered at Tremont Senior Community Center. Information: 570-624-3017.
Groovin Exercise: 6-6:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Pine Grove VFW Post 3432, bottom banquet hall, 140 S. Tulpehocken St. Cost $3 per class. Information: 570-345-6347.
Free Exercise Club: 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Tower City. For 50 and older of all fitness levels. Information: Diakon Health & Wellness at 570-624-3017.
Entertainment
Schuylkill Stampede: Oct. 18, 1-9 p.m., Schuylkill County Fairgrounds. Schuylkill County’s first rodeo. Includes a day of entertainment and family-friendly activities. Music, food vendors, handcrafted goods and Yuengling beer. For more information, vendor applications or VIP ticket details, visit www.downtownpottsville.com or see Schuylkill Stampede on Facebook
Bingo: Third Tuesday of the month at Hose, Hook and Ladder Fire Company No. 1, 1 Orchard St., Pine Grove. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 6:30. Food is available. For more information, call 570-345-4254 or check the company’s Facebook page.
Senior groups
Orwigsburg: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Applewood Community Center, Orwigsburg, 11 a.m.
Schuylkill Haven: Second and fourth Monday at 6 p.m. in the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Building, 340 Haven St. New members are welcome. Information: 570-640-6928.
Wayne Township: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays, 23 Meadowbrook Center, Reedsville. Lunch is served at noon for a $5 donation, followed by a special activity or program. Information: 570-739-2241.
Free
Free Clothing and Shoes: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Grace Bible Church, 12 Molino Road, Orwigsburg. Donations in good condition appreciated. Information: 570-386-5893 or www.gbchm.org, click on Ministries.