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Kenneth Smith Obituary
Kenneth C. Smith, 93, of Allentown, passed away on February 14, 2010, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest surrounded by family and companion of many years, Mary Parker. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Helen (Baluch) Smith and daughter, Maryann Gerhart. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William and Mary Smith. Ken worked in automotive sales for many years and was a Sales Manager for several new car dealerships. He was also a Dog Law Enforcement Officer and later worked in the Sheriffs department. Ken was a life member and past President of the Lehigh Democratic Club, a member and past President of Travelers Protective Assoc. (TPA) Post L, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, a member of the Elks Bethlehem Lodge #191 and an Army Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Survivors: Daughter, Jean and husband Frank Pokorny of Allentown; grandsons, Scott Gerhart and wife Regina of Macungie, Mark Gerhart of Clearwater, FL, Gregg Gerhart and wife Giana of Land OLakes, FL; great-grandchildren, Sean, Kailee, Demmi, Reese, and Easton Gerhart. He was predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters. Services: A viewing will be held on Thursday 10 to 11 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m. all in Kohut Funeral Home, Inc., 950 N Front St., Allentown 18102. Burial to follow in Highland Memorial Park. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 36 S. 8th St., Allentown 18101.
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Karen Laureti
March 5, 2010
I loved Uncle Kenny and wish I would have known about this. I have so many great memories of him and my Dad - Ronnie Smith - who loved him also. So sorry I was not there for the service.
Karen Laureti (Ronnie and Renate's daughter)
March 5, 2010
I loved Uncle Kenny and wish I would have known about this. I have so many great memories of him and my Dad - Ronnie Smith - who loved him also. So sorry I was not there for the service.
Karen Laureti (Ronnie and Renate's daughter)
February 22, 2010
Jeannie and Frank, you are blessed to have such a man of great committment to what ever he believed in, dedication and love of family and of life as your parent. Many of us are better people because of Kenny.My mother lovd him so much and he really did help her after my father passed. I believe she thought of him more as " brother" than uncle. we are blessed to have all the memories of good times we have had together
In our thoughts and prayers,
Roberta and Rick Borgman
Ray Robertson
February 18, 2010
We extend our deepest Snypathy to all of the family. . It was our pleasure to have known Ken for about 30 years. He was a fine Man and loved by many. He was a leader in T. P. A , is where I knew him best. May God bless you in this lost He will be missed by those who knew him Most Sincerely, Ray and Virginia Robertson , 1051 Briarhurst, Dr., Manchester, Mo. 63021
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George Kern
February 17, 2010
Jean and Frank and Family:
My memories of Kenny go way back in TPA in which I became friends with him and many members of the Post L in Allentown, I'm proud to say that he was one of the great guys in TPA and a good friend and a fellow golfer, which I had the privilege of playing golf with in many TPA golf outings in Lebanon, Allentown and in Lancaster my home TPA Post.
As National TPA President I want you to know we're all proud of his membership as a friend in TPA, helping others and doing his part to make the community he lived in a great place to be in. I will miss him on the golf course and in TPA at State and National Conventions, but he has now joined the ranks of TPA Brothers and Sisters in the greatest place, Heaven above with our Lord and Savior. My prayers and thoughts be with you at this time and the love of all TPA members be with you also.
Sincerely yours, George J. Kern, National TPA President from Lancaster, PA
Laura Mack
February 17, 2010
Jean & Frank: My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I loved taking care of Ken at Arden Courts. He had an amazing personality and an awesome sense of humor. He was quite "the ladies man." He was surely blessed to have such a wonderful daughter and son-in-law. He will be greatly missed by so many people. Keep smiling and remember the good times.
February 16, 2010
To Jean & Frank
Madeline & Harry Haag send our sympathy to you both. Kenny & I shared a lot of good times together both inTPA Circles and on the Golf courses. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Harry/Madeline Haag - Lebanon, Pa.
Cyndi
February 16, 2010
Jean &Family
Your father will be missed. I enjoyed being with &takeing care of him {casanova&Boom boom} The women loved him always around him.I will miss ya all. Thank you very much for always being their for him&always includeing the other residents. Ken is with his wife now in a beautiful place also all of his other family members.Sorry for your loss
February 16, 2010
Dear Jean and Frank, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy.
Barbara and Gabe
Naomi Solomon
February 16, 2010
Jeannie, So sorry to read of your father's death. My sympathy to your family.
Peter Schweyer
February 16, 2010
Kenny was one of my best and earliest supporters...one of the first to have faith that I could make a difference in politics and government. He was a great man who never lost sight of why people should be involved in this business. A champion of working class people and a lifelong Allentownian, he was a true gentleman. We should all be so lucky as to have a life as fullfilling has his. Godspeed, Kenny.
- Peter Schweyer, Allentown City Council
Gary Hoch
February 16, 2010
I'll always remember my uncle Kenny. He's the last of a proud, hard working, fun loving family, who helped make this country great. I'm sure all his brothers and sisters are waiting for him with open arms. And saying, let the party begin. He'll be missed by many but some day, all will meet again. Uncle Kenny, say hello to my Mom, Dad, and all the other relatives for me. I think of them every day.
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