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Joseph Smith Obituary

Joseph Carroll Smith, 76, of Selinsgrove, PA, formally of Russellville, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born in Scottsville, AR on January 5, 1948. He was the son of the late Lester C. and Allene (Wright) Smith.

He retired from International Paper, and after moving to Pennsylvania, he worked for Lowe's for many years. Carroll was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener.

He is survived by wife Judy; sons, Michael (Tori) Smith, and Carl (Kim) Smith and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings, James Kinder, Mildred Dotson, and David Smith.

Services will be planned later.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Oct. 14, 2024.

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Ray and Barbara Wewers

October 14, 2024

Mike, Carl and families our prayers for peace and comfort.

Debbie Smith

October 14, 2024

My condolences to his family and friends. May the Lord comfort and strengthen them. It was my privilege to be married to his brother, David, who preceded him. May the Lord grant peace to his family.
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