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Jonas M. Smith, 76, Mahanoy Plane, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home.
Born in Mahanoy Plane, he was a son of the late Gerald and Mary Kerrigan Smith.
Jonas was last employed as a Special Education teacher at Schuylkill IU 29, Marlin.
He was a US Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War. He was a member of the former Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Mahanoy Plane and is currently a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville. Jonas was a member of the Frackville Knights of Columbus Council 2580.
Jonas is survived by his sister Maryann Smith, his brother Gerald and his wife Alice Smith, his niece Bridget Whalen and nephew Jerry Smith and also by several great-nieces and nephews. Jonas was the most wonderful brother and will be sadly missed.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10 a.m. in St. Annβs Catholic Church, Frackville, with Rev. Brian Miller, pastor, as the celebrant. Friends may call at the church Friday morning from 9 a.m. until time of mass. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
All CDC guidelines will be followed.
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc, Frackville is in charge of arrangements.
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