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John Anthony "Tony" Smelser
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John Smelser Obituary
John Anthony "Tony" Smelser passed away on November 17, 2025, in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on June 12, 1947, and grew up at the Home Corner, Marion, Indiana.
A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled for a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, Storey Chapel 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.
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Tommy Sutton
November 22, 2025
Tony was an old friend from our early Childhood Year´s as was His Father and i am Very Sorry to hear of his passing , Tony was a hard worker and an up standing person and I will miss him just knowing he is no longer with us , May Tony Rest In Peace
stevan h aldridge
November 21, 2025
A truly lifelong friend and maker of so many memories. I will miss and remember Tony .
Philip S Darrow
November 20, 2025
Please let us know when the celebration of Tony's life be held. We sure enjoyed a lot of good times with the Smelser Family. My Sisters Vicki and Diane along with brother Denny are also gone and we realize how Tony's passing hurts. May God bless you all.
Philip (Pete) and Mary Pamela Darrow
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