Emma Jane Smith

Emma Jane Smith, 84, of Williamstown, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024.

Born in Tower City, February 10, 1940, a daughter of the late Herman and Mary Shomper Leuschner. Emma Jane was a 1958 graduate of the former Porter High School.

She began her career with the United States Postal Service in 1968, working at the the Williamstown office for over 24 years. She retired as Post Master in 1992.

She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamstown.

Emma Jane was very talented in arts and crafts, whether it be ceramics, sewing, painting, or making floral arrangements. She took great pride in the appearance of her home, always making sure it looked its very best. She was very active with the Sesquicentennial Celebration in Williamstown. Above all else, Emma Jane was extremely proud of her family.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Smith; five brothers, Lee, Herman, John, Guy and Harold Leuschner.

Surviving are her husband, Harold L. Smith, to whom she would have celebrated 65 years of marriage with on June 13th; her son, David Smith and his wife Jode, Williamstown; grandchildren she adored, Dylan Smith and his wife Ashley, McAlisterville, Leah Murphy and her husband Nate, New York, and also Morgan Klinger (Dale), Tower City, whom Emma Jane considered a granddaughter; a brother, Keith; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00 am from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamstown with John Paul officiating. A visitation will be from 10-11 at the church.  Following services, a luncheon and time of fellowship will be held at the Williamstown Fire Company social hall. Emma Jane will be laid to rest privately in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name can be made to the Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901 or the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 141 East Street, Williamstown, PA 17098.

The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City is honored to serve the Smith family.

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