Mary Jane (Bertha) Smithburger

Mary Jane Smithburger, age 85, of California, formerly of Royal, PA died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her residence, with family by her side.  She was born on April 16, 1939 in Royal, PA, daughter of the late Julius and Pearl Bertha.

Besides her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her brother, George Croftcheck; sisters, Eleanor Glista, Florence Smarto, Irene Kaufman, and Janet Locke.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Don and his wife Carolyn Smithburger, Dave and wife Lynn Smithburger; daughters, Linda and husband Brian Ratica, Lisa and husband Bill Grant, and Lori and husband Brad Gergely; nine grandchildren, Stephen, Cara, Cassie, Nathan, Alyson, Melanie and husband Mike, Kevin and wife Tori, David, and Myranda; two great grandchildren, Aubrey and Lola Jane, and Baby Gergely on the way; sister, Mamie Kavolchick; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Mary Jane was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Friends will be received at The Skirpan Funeral Home, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, PA 15417 on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, where a Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM.  Funeral Mass to follow at 11 AM in St. Cecelia R.C. Church, 1571 Grindstone Road, Grindstone, PA 15442. Interment in St. Hedwig Cemetery. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com.