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2011
Chad Smith Obituary
Harford, PA: Cpl. Chad M. Smith, 23, of Harford, PA, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Mary Immaculate Medical Center from injuries sustained in an accident at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. Born March 19, 1988 in Tunkhannock, PA, he was the son of Trenten M. and Heather A. (Evans) Smith. Chad graduated from Mountain View High School Class of 2007. He was a student at Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County where he earned a certificate in carpentry and was presented the outstanding achievement award for his class. He joined the Marine Corps on January 12, 2009 and was promoted to the rank of corporal in February, 2011. His awards include the National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Second Award Rifle Expert, and Second Award Pistol Expert. Chad was a Designated Marksman assigned to 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (2nd FAST) Company, Marine Security Force Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force. He recently completed the Advanced Infantry Squad Leader Course. Chad loved spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, and weight lifting. Survivors include his wife, Brianna (Esslinger) Smith of Kingsley, PA; parents, Heather & Trenten Smith of Harford, PA; brothers, Kyle & Craige Smith of Harford, PA; maternal grandparents, Vivyenne & Douglas Pascoe of Hop Bottom, PA, Giles and Mallia Evans of Tunkhannock, PA; paternal grandparents, Boyd & Diana Smith of Kingsley, PA; great-grandfather, Alfons Choplosky of Nicholson, PA; aunts & uncles, Marty & Bridget Evans, Meghan & Jason Casselbury, Shannon Bott, Aaron Smith, Eric & Tinna Smith, and Ryan Smith; mother-in-law, Christine Esslinger; father-in-law, Robert Esslinger; and brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Adele & Brandon Bennett, Delaney Esslinger and Colton Esslinger. Please go to bartronmyerfuneralhome.com for directions or more information. Memorial Services: Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Harford Fire Company, 142 Fair Hill Road, Harford, PA 18823. Visitation: The family will greet friends and family after the memorial service on Saturday. There will be no calling hours held before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, Attn: GySgt Jones, MWSS 472 Detachment A, 1118 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, PA 18644. Please make checks payable to Toys for Tots. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc., Montrose, PA 18801.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chad Smith
Lori Shinn (Adjutant)
October 29, 2011
RIP Chad, Semper Fidelis from the Marine Corps League, Detachment #1317, Gloucester, Virginia 23061. Thank you for serving your country. You GAVE ALL!!
MARY BETH HARSHBARGER
October 25, 2011
RIP CHAD SEMPER FI!
October 24, 2011
RIP,
from a Marine mom
Kristine Baker
October 24, 2011
Chad may you rest in piece and know your memory will carry on with every person you ever met. Oo-Rah
Elizabeth & Judson
October 24, 2011
May ur memory live on forever in our hearts. RIP Chad!
Nina Baker-Pallman
October 22, 2011
I am so sorry, I can not imagine what you all are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our family has lots of wonderful memories of Chad , and most of all the smile that was always on his face.
God bless you all <3
Heidi
October 22, 2011
Heather,Trent and family
Roger spoke of Chad so often was always proud of him and loved him very much. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the entire family as you go through this difficult time. He will be greatly missed and Never forgotten.
Theresa & Donnie Hillard
October 19, 2011
Trent & Heather,
So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy goes out to you both.
October 19, 2011
Brianna,
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kami & Linda Lee
Kristen Smith
October 18, 2011
So sorry to hear about Chad's death. I was his math teacher at C.T.C. about six years ago. He was always such a nice, polite, intelligent kid...and a very hard worker. My deepest sympathy goes out to you, his family. Keeping you all in my prayers....
Ken & Betty Lou Bennett
October 18, 2011
There are no adequate words of comfort. No matter what the circumstances, we are never prepared for this separation. Please know our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Bob,Robin,Bobby and Christina Kerr
October 18, 2011
Our deepest condolences go out to you. We were deeply saddened to hear of Chad's passing. May God keep you in his loving arms and help you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer, Anthony and Paige Proeger
October 18, 2011
Dear Brianna, the whole Esslinger and Smith family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Chad and I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I know how difficult this must be for you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss Chad. I encourage you to draw on your strength and the strength of your family. He was such a kind and gentle soul. He was a devoted husband, son, brother and Marine. It was such an honor to have welcomed Chad to our family. It may have only been for a short time but he will be with us forever. He is now a guardian angel looking over us. Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. May God bless you and your family during this time and always.
October 18, 2011
Heather and Trent, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Misty (Jones), Tom , and Chad Mecca
Roxanne and Aaron
October 18, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
October 18, 2011
May God bless you and receive you with his open arm and all his love and let you shine down on all your family and friends for all of their days to come... Pat and Rick Hunter
Diane Williams & Richard Burton
October 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 18, 2011
Heather and Trent,
Jack and I were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
October 18, 2011
Semper Fi.....Marine.
Morgan Salsman
October 18, 2011
I didn't know you personally, but heard so many great things about you. You're a hero to so many people, most importantly Brianna. She loved you and never stopped talking about you. Stay strong, Brianna and all family and friends.
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