Jerry J. Metz

Jerry J. Metz
June 28, 2024

Jerry J. Metz, 80, of Pottsville, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 in the Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born on September 1, 1943 in Olean, NY, he was a son of the late Gerald and Isabel Hastings Metz.

He graduated from Bolivar High School.

Jerry was an Army Veteran having served in Korea during the Vietnam Era.  His last duty assignment was HHC 2d Bn 13th Armor 1st ARmd Div. at Fort Hood, TX.  He received the Marksman, Mechanic Badge w/ Bar and the National Defense Service Medal.

Jerry was a maintenance worker at Penn National Race Track in Grantville, PA.

Preceding him in death were his brother and sister-in-law, Gregory and Connie Metz.

Surviving are his niece, Amber and husband Jeremy Hockenberry of Beaver Springs; great nephew, Tyler Hockenberry; two great nieces; and his extended family, Adam and Lilly Yordy of Pine Grove.

Graveside Services and interment will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:30 P.M. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions may be made to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc.,1013 Mumma Rd. Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 in his memory.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com 

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