James B. Smyth

James B. Smyth obituary, Lincoln University, PA

James B. Smyth

James Smyth Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 31, 2025.
James B. Smyth (Smitty) the beloved husband of Rita M. Smyth of Lincoln University, PA., Passed away on December 26 th 2025. He is the son of the late John B. Smyth and his lovely wife Jannida Smyth.

He is survived by his wife and as he would state the "love of his life".

He is also survived by his Sister-In-Law Susan Simone and her Husband John, In-Law cousins George and Pauline Jones and their son Christian. He is also survived by two brothers and one sister and their families. He was preceded in death by one brother and also his brother's son.

There are friends that cared for him so much and to mention them: Mac and Bev MacFarlan, Helen Worrell, Cheri Rhoades and her husband Ross. He is missed and will be missed... There are celebrations that have and are going to take place in his celebration of life, now into the coming year with those that truly loved him and cared for him so much...

God grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. In Jesus Name. Amen

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