Ryan Michael Jacobson, 26, of Glen Richey died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Luzerne County due to a vehicle-pedestrian accident while at work.
He was born April 29, 1987 in Clearfield, the son of George L. and Suzann (Knepp) Jacobson of Glen Richey.
He was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School in the class of 2005. He was employed with Pennlines.
Mr. Jacobson was an enthusiastic Penguins and Penn State fan. He enjoyed golfing, canoeing, riding, fishing, hunting and spending time with his friends and family.
He would be best known to his friends for his bright smile and infectious personality. He always wanted to bring smiles and happiness to those around him. He will be forever loved and missed by many.
He was Methodist by faith and was a member of the Glen Richey Fire Co.
In addition to his parents, he’s survived by his sister, Heather Rees and her husband, Jarrod of Clearfield; his brother, Tyler Jacobson of Glen Richey; his maternal grandfather, Melvin D. Knepp of Hyde; his nieces, Tayah Renee Rees and Aria Arin Rees; his aunts and uncles, Rita Jacobson, Richard and Lois Mitchell and John Jacobson, all of Glen Richey and Melvin and Jody Knepp of Bigler; numerous cousins; and his beloved K9 Boxer, Nikita.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Aaron L. Jacobson, who died Oct. 26, 2002; his paternal grandparents, Hjalmer V. and Mary V. Jacobson; his maternal grandmother, Rowena P. Knepp; his uncle, Ronald Jacobson; and his aunt, Mary Joan Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with Lay Pastor Leanne Peters officiating. Burial will be in the Thompson Cemetery, Glen Richey.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. until the hour of the services Sunday at the funeral home.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Glen Richey Fire Co., or the Glen Richey Recreational Park, both at 86 Firehouse Rd., Glen Richey, PA 16837.
To send an online tribute, please go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.
