Jody Smith dies in fatal Jefferson County house blaze

Fatal Jefferson County house fire claims the life of Jody Smith – Obituary

In a tragic incident over the weekend, Jody Smith, aged 51, lost their life in a devastating house fire that occurred in Gaskill Township on Saturday, September 16. The Punxsutawney Fire Department reported the heartbreaking news.

Jefferson County Coroner Brenda Shumaker officially identified the victim, Jody Smith, on Sunday. As the community mourns this loss, an autopsy is scheduled for later this week to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the fire.

The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, with both the coroner’s office and state police diligently working to uncover the details of the devastating house fire.