John Smith Obituary
John H. Smith, Sr., born November 22, 1947, passed away January 30, 2026.
He is survived by his wife Debby; one son, John Smith, Jr. and wife Stacy; one daughter Kelly Sipes and husband Bucky; two grandchildren, Chelsey and Kyle; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Ainsley; four brothers, Glen, Russel, Frank, and Steve; and four sisters, Mae, Beaulah, Betty, and Marie.
Arrangements were entrusted to Grove-Rogowski Funeral Home, 141 West Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.grfuneralhome.net.
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141 West Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750
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