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1918
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2016
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Albert Smyser Obituary
East Berlin
Albert H. Smyser, 97, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 25, 2016. He was the loving husband of Grace C. (Gross) Smyser who passed away in 1994.
Albert was born in West Manchester Township on September 10, 1918 and was the son of the late Wilbur H. and Elsie May (Joseph) Smyser.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines Corps during WWII in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged. He was a farmer and truck driver making deliveries to local farms in York County.
He was a lifelong member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, where he served on church council.
He had a love for farming and cherished the times he spent with his family and friends. He taught his children and grandchildren to love their God, their family and their country.
He is survived by his sons, Charles A. Smyser and wife, Janie of Thomasville, David W. Smyser and wife, Deborah of Spring Grove and Jack H. Smyser and wife, Sandra of York; his 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sisters, Helen Bowman, Anna Mae Baublitz, Betty Strickler, Mary Ellen Davis, Norma Lentz, Josephine Sindlinger and Ethel Wintermeyer. He was predeceased by his sister, Ruth Grim; and his brothers, Richard, Kenneth and Clair Smyser.
A funeral service in celebration of his life will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 250 Trinity Rd., York, with the Rev. Paul Gausmann officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest next to his wife at St. Paul Wolf's Cemetery with full military honors provided by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. in the parlor at the church. Family services are under the direction of Irwin-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., of Spring Grove.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the VNA of Hanover and Spring Grove., 440 Madison St., Hanover PA 17331 or to Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 250 Trinity Rd., York PA 17408.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Smyser
January 28, 2016
Jack and Sandie,
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sue Zeigler and Jim Root
Cliff & Barb Whitmoyer
January 28, 2016
Condolences Steve and the Smyser family.
bob doyle
January 27, 2016
I am so sorry to see that Albert has passed, Albert and Grace were special people in my book.. he will be sadly missed..
January 27, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the Smyser family. Uncle Albert was one of a kind. He was an awesome husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to so many. Always had that infectious smile! Uncle Albert and Aunt Grace were like second parents to my brother, Jake, and me in our formative years. I will always cherish our time with them on the family farm.
May God bless Chuck, Dave, Jack and the entire Smyser family in their time of sorrow. Love Bill and Karen Hose
January 27, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss. I am thankful that I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Grandpa Albert - he was an exceptional man with such a kind and loving heart. I will keep all of the Smyser Family close in my thoughts and Prayers.
Love,
Candace, Eric, Samantha & Evan Cole
January 27, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for the Smyser Family. Bruce and Linda
January 27, 2016
Jeff, Amy, Maggie and Annie will truly miss his hugs & kisses xoxo
January 27, 2016
Dear Smyser family,
We are so blessed to know you and love you. We feel your pain but know that God is good and we will one day be united in Christ forever. In the mean time we will smile when we pass Albert's pew and remember his warm handshake and the love and your family shares.
Your brother and sisters in Christ,
Todd, Lorie and Samantha Krebs
Clair Bentzel
January 27, 2016
We enjoyed many years with Albert at our weekly breakfast and we marveled at his vast memories of stories from the local Taxville store to WWII and also Holtzschwamm. Many thanks to Dean so we could enjoy Albert's company.
January 27, 2016
Duane, Libby, DJ, Wyatt and Karsen: We are so very sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Love you all, Mike, Missy, Kaden and Kooper
Jeff @ Tess Nitchman
January 27, 2016
Sadly missed, always a kind word and smile
Janet Myers
January 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. He was certainly a special man based on all of the Smysers I have know. He has a wonderful family! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I wish I could be there Thursday, but I am having minor surgery. I'll be thinking of all of you.
Sincerely,
Janet Myers
January 26, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
Dean and Vicki Smith
Gloria Jean Mummert
January 26, 2016
Dave,my wife and I send you our sympathy at the loss of your dad. We always liked seeing your dad at 81.
Dave and Gloria Jean Mummert
January 26, 2016
Our love and sympathy to the Smyser Family during your loss. We will never forget Albert and Grace. We remember her at market working the Wolfgang Candy. I will remember the many hugs that Albert gave Sunday mornings. We will miss seeing him at church, but now he will be with Grace. Our love to everyone. Dot and Gary Mann
Connie & Clair Bentzel
January 26, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We will keep you in our prayers and may God's peace comfort you.
Jane Hutton
January 26, 2016
To the Smyser family, I extend my deepest sympathy. Albert was a wonderful addition to our Fitness Center Family. I loved his smile & the twinkle in his eyes. We had a lot of fun with him & have missed his presence. He loved talking about you, his family, especially the family get-togethers when all were gathered. My thoughts & prayers are with you as you remember this dear man.
January 26, 2016
Uncle Albert and Aunt Grace hold a tender spot in our hearts. We send our love and sympathy to each of you. God's peace. Doyle, Cathy and family
January 26, 2016
We all loved this man at the Fitness Center. A very special and caring man. My love to all of the family. Nancy Guthrie
Ben, Missy, Trevor, & Trace Grim
January 26, 2016
Albert was a bright spot in so many lives, including ours, and we'll forever remember him with a smile. I can only imagine the celebration going on in heaven right now!
Sending our love to all of you today and always,
Rick Boyer
January 26, 2016
To the Smyser family. I never knew my grandfathers they had passed on before I was born, but I told Albert that I hoped the were just like him because Mr Albert was awsome man. May he rest in peace in God's arms.
Deborah & Mike Fenton
January 26, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Smyser family. Albert was a wonderful man and it was an honor to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jeff Copp
January 26, 2016
Jack and Sandie,
Maggie and I ask that God's Peace and Love will be with you during this time of sorrow.
Cyndi Shaffer
January 26, 2016
Libby and Duane,
Sorry to hear the loss of your grandfather. Thoughts are with you.
Love Shane and Cyndi.
Ken and Bonna krout
January 26, 2016
Chuck and Dave sorry to read about your father.I am out of town please accept my condolences on your father's passing
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