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Dean Smith Obituary
Born September 11, 1931, in Summerville, he was the son of the late Harold and Florence Morrison Smith.
He married the former Pauline Kurtz on April 11, 1953 in Indiana. She preceded him in death on December 31, 2020.
Throughout his working career he worked various jobs. He worked at Hanley Brick, was union steward, assistant manager and meat cutter at Russies Comet (later becoming Mike's Comet) and at New Bethlehem Comet.
He was a member of Summerville Church of Christ and was formerly a fireman with Summerville Volunteer Fire Company.
His pastimes included bowling, softball, hunting and fishing, spending time with his family and attending Brookville High School basketball games.
He was a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins.
Survivors include his sons, Paul (Linda) Smith and Phil (Dana) Smith; his daughter, Robin Cale; his brother, Eddie Smith; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Pat; his daughters, Joyce and an infant; his brothers, Harold Jr., Leroy, Lloyd, Dan, Ronald and Jim; and his sisters, Elsie, Frances and Evelyn.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furlong Funeral Home, located at 50 Broad Street in Summerville.
An additional receiving hour will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Summerville Church of Christ, located at 12514 Harrison Street in Summerville, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., with Mike Smith presiding.
A private graveside service will be held for his family at Vandervort Cemetery, Clover Township, Jefferson County.
Friends and family may order flowers, leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain additional information by visiting www.furlongfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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