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Gary Smeltzer Obituary
ROCHESTER - Gary H. Smeltzer, 62 of Rochester died on Sept. 17, 2014 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a sudden illness.
Gary was a well known member of the York Hospital family staff working in the Environmental Services Department for a number of years.
He is survived by his wife Sherry Lowell of Rochester, siblings brother Glenn Smeltzer of Nashua, N.H., brother Thomas and his wife Grace, and nephew Owen of York, Maine, and sister Sandi Smeltzer of York, Maine.
A time of remembrance and celebration of his life will be held on Oct. 4 from 1-6 p.m. in the home of his brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Grace Smeltzer, 41 Birch Hill Road, York, Maine 03909. Care for the Smeltzer family is entrusted to the JS Pelkey Funeral Home.
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Stephen McMahon
October 6, 2014
Dear Lanny, Tommy & Sandra plus relatives
Sorry to hear from Jim & Andy of the passing away of your brother Gary. Although I am many miles away, I still have great memories of all of you. Take care of one another.
Sincerely your friend Stephen
Nancy Bither
October 4, 2014
Tomo! So sorry to hear about your brother. My sympathies to you and your family
William Hills
October 2, 2014
My condolences to all of Garo's family and friends. When I heard of his paasing, I thought back to growing up in the neighborhood. Garo was like an older brother to me for a time in my life, he is loved, respected and will be missed!!!
Michele Pelletier Pfaff
October 1, 2014
To the Smeltzer family, I offer my sincere condolences. My last, vivid memory of Garo is playing backgammon with him at the Board & Beam, he was a fromidable opponent and a great guy!
Linda "Bee" Follansbee
September 27, 2014
To Garo,
My friend for so many years, I'm glad we had that last dance. You will be missed.
Frank Tkaczyk
September 27, 2014
To Gary's family, my sincere condolences. I was saddened to read of his passing, and he is in my thoughts and prayers. In remembering some moments while we were students at Nashua High School, I found myself enjoying memories of those good times. Gary always had a smile when I saw him, and was one of the nicer people from that time in life. I am sorry for your loss and grateful for the memories of the good times we shared back in those days.
September 25, 2014
Dear Smeltzer family. My thoughts go out to you during this difficult time. So sorry, he was a great guy and if there is anything I can do.
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