George E. Gibson

George E. Gibson 
June 17, 2026 

George E. Gibson, 82, of Old Forge Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Sch. East, Pottsville. 
  
Born on December 28, 1943 in Suedberg, he was a son of the late Paul L. and Hannah C. Wolfe Gibson. 
  
George was a Coal Miner and then a Blaster, working for Warren Excavating in Denver, PA. 
  
He enjoyed hunting, especially deer hunting and loved his pigeons. He also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. He was an avid home gardener of tomatoes, lettuce, pepper and sweet potatoes. 
  
Preceding him in death were three brothers, Robert Gibson, Clarence Gibson and Charles Gibson and two sisters, Helen Hornberger and Anna Mae Getz. 
  
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Karen Schappell Gibson; three sons, George P. Gibson of Kennesaw, GA, Robert E. and wife Tracey Gibson of Milton, PA, Paul L. and wife Joyce Gibson of Maine, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Emily Gibson, David Gibson, Daniel Gibson, Joey Peluso, Emily Peluso and Hannah Gibson; a great grandchild, Jasper Wood; a sister, Sue Ann Kauffman of Pine Grove; many nieces, nephews and friends. 
  
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Suedberg Church of God, Pine Grove. 
  
You may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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