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PRINGLE — George Thomas Smith, 69, of Pringle, passed away Sunday Nov. 24, 2024 at Lakewood Rehab and Healthcare Center, Nanticoke.
Born March 16, 1955 in Kingston, son of the late David and Mildred Rittenhouse Smith. He was a 1973 graduate of West Side Voc-tech, Pringle. Before retiring, George worked as a service advisor at Volvo - M & K Truck Centers, formally Wilkes-Barre Trucking, Plains.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Smith Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, the former Kimberle Shive; daughters, Susan Rood and husband Brian, Forty Fort; Sherin Vincent and husband Jason Edwardsville; son, John Smith and wife Andrea Nanticoke; sisters Barbara Davis, New York and Cathy Jones, Luzerne; grandchildren Ashley and Stephen Rood, Forty Fort; Kaitlyn Wolfe, South Carolina and Kasey Snyder, Edwardsville.
A private funeral service was held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements were made by the Stegura Funeral Home Inc., Nanticoke. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Park, Wyoming.
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Darlene Balavage
December 10, 2024
Deepest Sympathy to you Kim and family! I will miss George´s humor- always cracking jokes! And how he kept me on my toes! May he rest in peace!
Deb Derby Knecht
December 7, 2024
Barb, Cathy and family,
May the wonderful memories of George, soon replace the pain of your loss...May he Rest In Peace
P. Blake Macuga
December 4, 2024
I found his obit just today. I am very sorry you lost him and hope the road forward becomes easier for you.
God bless all...
Pat Blake
Jacqueline Tarreto Arndt
December 4, 2024
Barb & Cathy , May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom & Diane Roberts
December 4, 2024
So sorry to hear of George´s passing. We have so many fond memories of George when we were much younger Prayers for strength to get thur this difficult time
Kathy Ardoline
December 3, 2024
So sorry to hear about your loss - especially at this time of year. Prayers for all the family
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