Vera L. Koontz

Vera L. Koontz, of Greensburg, was born September 19, 1935, in Uniontown, Pa., a daughter of the late Albert R. and Stella Robinson Raymond.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Koontz, in 1995; a brother, Ross Raymond, in 1994; and a son-in-law, Gerald Smyder, in 1989.

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia K. Smyder, of Gainesville, Fla.; and two sons, Barton C. Koontz, of Jeannette, Pa., and Clinton E. Koontz and his wife, Jeanine, of Hamburg, Pa.; five grandchildren, Curtis R. Smyder, of Gainesville, Fla., The Rev. Dr. Adam C. Koontz and wife Jennifer of Oakmont, Pa, Megan Soong and husband Chris, of Melbourne, Australia, Emma Baker and husband Andrew Waer, of West Chester, Pa. and Alexander Koontz, of Allentown, Pa.; eleven great-grandchildren, Christian, Lydia, Isaac, Julia, Paul, Maria, Thomas, Anna and Abigail Koontz, Rory Baker and Bowie Soong; a sister, Donna Hawk and husband Ed, of Connellsville, Pa.; a brother, J. D. Raymond and wife Patricia, of Farmington, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Malynda Raymond, of Lemont Furnace, Pa. and several nieces and nephews.

Vera was associated with the real estate business for many years until her retirement. She was a member of St. Matthias Lutheran Church of Greensburg, Pa.

When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me; I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little — but not too long; and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me — but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the Master’s plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me — but let me go.

Per Vera’s instructions there will be no visitation or service. Vera’s family has entrusted his care to the Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc. 409 W. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020. For online condolences, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.