Jan Edgar Smith – Perryopolis
Obituaries
June 9, 2021

Jan Edgar Smith – Perryopolis

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Jan Edgar Smith, 82, of Perryopolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in TLC West Newton. Born in Webster, on Jan. 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Edgar and Odessa Grover Smith. Jan was a graduate of Rostraver High School Class of 1956. He was a retired steelworker and worked many jobs following his retirement. He especially enjoyed volunteering at Jefferson Hospital for many years. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, Rostraver. Jan is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Smith; son, Gary Smith (Jennifer); daughter, Barbara (Steve) Tarnow; grandchild, Tim Sedok; brother, Gary (Patricia) Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Sandra E. Fitzgibbons officiating. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. A special thank you to the owners and staff of TLC and Albert Gallatin Hospice for their compassion and wonderful care.

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