Smurl Family Still Alive

Jack Smurl, famous for haunting story, dies at age 75. STATE. Jack Smurl, famous for haunting story, dies at age 75. Sarah Scinto, Pocono Record

The case also gained widespread media attention, with numerous news outlets and television shows covering the story. The Smurl family's experiences were featured on shows such as "Unsolved Mysteries" and "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson."

works as a teacher in Wilkes-Barre and has two adult children. smurl family still alive

Smurl family ’s story has returned to the spotlight with recent horror films like The Conjuring: Last Rites , the real family behind the legend has mostly transitioned into quiet, private lives. As of April 2026, many family members have passed away, while the daughters remain largely out of the public eye. Janet Smurl

While skeptics and believers still debate the validity of their claims, the family has consistently stated they shared their story not for fame, but as a way to seek help from the Church during their 13-year ordeal. Jack Smurl, famous for haunting story, dies at age 75

—are still alive and living primarily in the Pennsylvania area.

The Smurl family's experiences with the paranormal began in 1974, when they moved into their home on 37 Hidden Acres Drive in West Haven. Initially, they reported experiencing strange noises, moving objects, and unexplained events. However, over time, the events escalated to include physical attacks on family members, unexplained fires, and sightings of ghostly apparitions. Sarah Scinto, Pocono Record The case also gained

(Died January 2026): Janet passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78 in Laporte, PA. After moving on from the traumatic events of the 1980s, she remarried in 2021 and spent over 20 years working as a pharmacy technician. Jack Smurl

also lives in Wilkes-Barre; her son, Mark Glowinski II, notably became an offensive lineman in the NFL.