Paul Smulligan, 86, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 18th, at Lehigh Valley East Norwegian, Pottsville.

Paul was born in Vulcan, PA on April 5, 1938, a son of the late Arvesta (Houser) and George Smulligan.

He graduated from Mahanoy Township High School class of 1956.

He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.

He worked for the Mahanoy City Cigar Plant for many years and retired from Air Products Hometown.

He was husband of the late Barbara (Schappell) Smulligan.

Paul is survived by a daughter, Julia Lee, wife of Jerome Petritsch, of Elkmont, AL; a sister, Theresa Urso, of Lansford, and by 2 Grandchildren Jennifer and Jacob, and a Great Grandson Owen Paul, Nieces and Nephews.

He is preceded in death by Brothers George Jr, Andrew, Frank Peter, Augustine, John and Sisters Helen Geist, Elizabeth Sabol, Mary Sekella, Olga Adair, Catherine Brandt, and Bertha Loftus.

Office of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City, at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 27th,  with Rev. James Carroll officiating.

Friend and family may call Friday 9:30-10:30 AM at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church.

Interment will follow at Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, PA.