Edwin Smith Obituary
Beloved husband of the late Arlene (Elmeier) Smith; loving father of Edwin (Lorena) Jr, Ernest (Kathleen), Harry, Charlene (Bruce) Helt, Eric (Sheryl), Catherine (Richard) Usner, and the late Mary (infant); also survived by 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, siblings Lester Smith and Carol Lightner, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Family will welcome friends on Thursday from 4-8pm at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue, West View, PA 15229. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:30am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Incarnation of the Lord Parish.
Edwin was a proud Korean War Army Veteran. He loved woodworking, motorcycles, fishing, and cars. He was also the Commander of the American Legion Post 565.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions in Edwin's name to either Autism Speaks (Pittsburgh Chapter), https://nclvm.com/6f983 or to Autism Caring Center, 7051 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale, PA 15071 / https://autismcaringcenter.com/donate
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carissa chak
October 10, 2025
It was such an honor taking care of Ed and sharing so many laughs with him during my time at Rebecca Residence. I wish the family easy healing. Charlene, I´m thinking of you <3
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