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Leonard Smolsky Obituary


September 8, 2013

Leonard J. "Smokey" Smolsky, 87, of Levittown, passed away Sunday at home surrounded by his family.

Born and raised in Minersville and formerly of Philadelphia, he moved to Middletown Township in 1957.

He was a member of Queen of the Universe Parish.

Leonard served in the Marine Corps from 1944 until 1946, where he was wounded at Iwo Jima and was awarded a Purple Heart.

He started his working career as a supervisor for the Reading Railroad and later moved onto the New Hope-Ivyland Railroad. He then founded the SMS Railroad.

He was involved in politics with the Democratic party his whole life and worked as a Middletown Township supervisor and as a justice of the peace.

Leonard was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph the Worker Council 4215, VFW John Billington Post 6495, Fraternal Order of Eagles and American Legion Post 960, Levittown. He was also a member of various golf leagues.

He enjoyed talking to anyone who was close enough to listen to him.

Leonard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Marie Steffanic Smolsky; and a son, Vincent R.

He was the loving father of Marie D. Rooney (Tucker), Naples, Fla., David Smolsky Sr. (Frances C. Police), Port Charlotte, Fla., and Raymond J. Smolsky, Frackville; grandchildren, Dina Marie Henon, Patti Ann Smolsky, Katie Lynn Smolsky, Dawn Gale, David Smolsky II, Cyndy Smolsky, Steven Smolsky and John Minieka; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Beatrice "Pepper" Rumpf; nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at James J. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Minersville Independent Hunting and Fishing Camp, 2805 Village Road, Orwigsburg, PA 17961. Condolences may be posted at www.doughertyfuneralhome.com.

Published by Republican & Herald from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2013.
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Ricky Schultz

October 4, 2013

Kimberly schultz

October 4, 2013

Lenny will be dearly missed by everyone at camp. We were all blessed to share time with him at camp. It will always be a bit quieter without him. RIP Lenny.

Jeb Charles

September 18, 2013

Uncle Lenny,
I will always remember you as a kind, funny, honorable, and loving man. we will miss your yearly calls on Christmas Eve wishing us some Christmas cheer. Please tell your sister, Adele, how much I love and miss her. You are greatly missed and loved.

Amy & Keith Kanezo

September 11, 2013

We are so sorry we couldn't be with you at this sad time. Our prayers are with you.

Jim Steffanic

September 11, 2013

Uncle Lenny you will be missed you always treated me good and I remember some good times with you and Marie, say hello to my dad and uncle Joe.R.I.P.

JOHN SMOLSKIS

September 11, 2013

Pop- I have always loved you and Mom, and I am glad you two are together again. I hope Vince has you up dancing, because he was the music man! RIP

Patricia Smolsky

September 10, 2013

Lenny I am going to miss you so incredibly much you and Marie were the most amazing people. I thank God for the time I had with you.Rest In Peace.

Kirsten Wolfe

September 10, 2013

Smokey, as all of his golf friends called him including me, was fun. Always ready and willing to give free golf lessons, whether you wanted them or not. lol
Loved the guy and will miss him.
Joe Yurko

Joseph Yurko

September 10, 2013

Pop,
Although our time together was short, I couldn't be more thankful that God blessed me with getting to know you. Take care of Grandma and Uncle Vince and All my love to you. Rest in Peace Pop. I love you Donna Maria

Donna Aschenbrenner

September 10, 2013

missing you already

September 10, 2013

I am saddened by the loss of my grandfather however I know that is is reunited with Grandmom and Uncle Vince and cause of that I know he is happy and healthy once again R.I.P.

Dina Henon

September 10, 2013

On behalf of the American Legion, we wish the family and friends of Mr. Smolsky our sincerest condolences. He served his family and this great nation well.

Semper Fi Marine.

Commander
American Legion Post 0164
Royersford, Pa

Susan Mercurio

September 9, 2013

Lenny was one heck of an Engineer. You
will be missed. Rest in peace. Susie Bottum and Family

Susie Bottum

September 9, 2013

You will be missed forever Dad. May you rest in peace with mom and Vince. Marie & Tucker, Dina & Stephen, Donna & Gene.

Marie Rooney

September 9, 2013

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