George Smith

George Washington Smith, 91 of Branchdale, passed peacefully Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the Gardens at York Terrace.

Born in Wayne Township January 28, 1934, he was a son of the late Herman and Clara May (Bressler) Smith.

He served in the US Army from 1956-1958.

George worked in Press Operations and welding for Parrish Steel and Dana Corp. He also worked at Koperna Coal.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and sitting on the front porch talking to the neighbors. He loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

He was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville, St. Matthew the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church; life member of Mount Zion Fire Company, Lebanon and Branchdale Fire Company.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Kevin Smith in 1974; twin siblings Pearl and Harvey Smith at 7 days old; brothers Lester Smith and his wife Dorothy; Guy Smith and his wife Shirley; and Charles Smith and his wife Lorraine.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years Rose Ann (Kushmanik) Smith; son Robert G. Smith and his companion Amy Betz of Minersville; daughter Jennifer R. Kostishak and her husband John of Branchdale; grandsons Bradley Kostishak; Brandon Kostishak and his wife Erika; Wesley Brugger and his wife Kelissa; Bobby Brugger; granddaughters Desiree Smith and Alexandria Brugger; great-granddaughter Elizabeth Brugger; nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 23, 2025 at St. Matthew the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 139 Spruce Street, Minersville, PA 17954 with Reverend Leo Maletz officiating. Friends may call from 9:00-10:30 AM Saturday from Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville, PA 17954. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Branchdale Fire Company, P.O. Box 387, Branchdale, PA 17923. Burial will take place at a later date in Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Minersville. Visit www.dutcavich.com