Gerald A. Watkins

Gerald A. Watkins, age 88 formerly of Penn Craft, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

He was born on December 11, 1936 in Washington, PA to the late Fremont and Elva Barnhart Watkins.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Joanne B. Nyswaner Watkins,

and numerous brothers and sisters.

Gerald is the loving father of David Watkins and wife Debbie of Texas

and Diane Sheridan and husband Kevin of Brownsville, PA;

four grandchildren, Jonathan and wife Sarah, Lauren, Jennifer and husband Josh and Raelene and wife Emma;

great grandson, Everett and also survived by his

brother, Delbert Watkins.

Friends will be received in the Skirpan Funeral Home, 135 Park St., Brownsville, PA on Sunday November 2, 2025 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8PM. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:30PM on Sunday evening.  Visitation continues on Monday from 10:00AM until 11:00 AM when a funeral service will be held with the Rev. Laura Blank officiating. Entombment in Lafayette Memorial Park.