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Max Smith Obituary

Max E. Smith Jr.
of Montrose, Pa.
Max E. Smith Jr., 76, of Montrose, Pa., passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at the Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose, Pa., after an extended illness. He was born in Sayre, Pa., to the late Max E. and Mollie (Marcinkus) Smith. His wife of 44 years, Phyllis M. Smith, survives. Also surviving are his two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Brenda Smith, Auburn Center, Pa., Jeffery and Pat Smith, Nicholson, Pa.; grandson, Jeffrey Smith; three great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, William and Janet Smith, West Auburn, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter in 1971, Maxine Smith. Max drove trucks for the A.B. Coles Co. and, for 11 years, Hinds Oil Co. He also ran his own dairy farm.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Spering of the Fairdale United Methodist Charge officiating. Interment will be in the Montrose Cemetery. Visitations will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Donations in Max's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1101 Hill St., Jessup, Pa. 18434.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Oct. 24, 2008.

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Ronica Smith

October 25, 2008

Aunt Phyllis,
I am so sorry about Uncle Max. He was always so nice to me and always had a great sense of humor. Please let me know if there is anything you need. Love you lots! Love your neice, Ronica

Heidi Nikolaidis

October 24, 2008

Mrs. Smith, The officers and members of the Forest Lake Volunteer Fire Company Emergency Medical Response Team, wish to convey to you our deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Smith. May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Veronica Area Office Aging

October 24, 2008

Dear Phyllis,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Max for a long period of time, he always had a smile and a sense of humor when I visited the both of you. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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