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Floyd Smith Obituary
Floyd J. Smith, 86, Topton, and formerly of Ruscombmanor Township, Berks County, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, in the Lutheran Home at Topton.
He was the husband of Mary A. (Schenck) Smith. They were married on Dec. 28, 1946.
Born in York on March 11, 1924, he was a son of the late Gordon H. Sr. and Anna (Augsburg) Smith.
He was a member of Frieden's Lutheran Church, Oley.
He graduated from William Penn Senior High School, York, in 1941 and the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering.
He served as a lieutenant in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War.
Mr. Smith began his career with Met Ed in 1948 as a construction supervisor, working his way up through the ranks to become vice president of GPU Service Corporation, Parsippany, N.J., and the president and chief operating officer of Met Ed, Reading, from 1983 until his retirement in 1986.
He was a member of several organizations, including the Blandon Lions Club; Rotary International, Reading; Hawk Mountain Boy Scout Council; Pennsylvania Electric Association; past president of the Manufacturers Association of Berks County; board of directors of the former Community General Hospital, Reading; board of directors for the Utilities Employees Credit Union, Reading; a fireman with the Ruscombmanor Volunteer Fire Company; Zeredatha Lodge 451, F & AM, York; Rajah Shrine, Reading; Reading County Club; Berkshire Country Club; and Moselem Springs Country Club.
He was an avid golfer and an avid glider pilot, flying out of the former Kutztown Airport.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons, Gary L., husband of Cynthia (Kissinger) Smith, Upper Montclair, N.J., and Edward A. Smith, Mohrsville, Centre Township; daughter, Carla J. (Smith), wife of Craig A. Soskin, Pennsburg, Bucks County; sister, Sandra (Smith), wife of Ronald Burkholder, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brother, Gordon H. Smith, Jr., York; and grandchildren: Amy M. (Smith), wife of Andrew Wenzl; Kevin M., husband of Jennifer (Castelli) Smith; Nicole M. Soskin; and Evan C. Soskin.
A Celebration of Life Service to be held later this year will be announced at a later date.
Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Topton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be recorded at www.ludwickfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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February 11, 2011
Our sympathies go out to all who feel a loss and grief and Floyd' s passing. We would like to extend special condolences to his family.
Warren E. Conrad
Worshipful Master
Zeredatha Lodge #451 PA F. & A. M.
Mary & Dick Thren
February 1, 2011
Dear Mary:
Mary & I would like to experess are deepset sorrow for the loss of such a wonderful husband, father and friend. Floyd will be remembered in our prayers.
Pocono Club of Reading
February 1, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
January 29, 2011
Our sincere condolences to Mary and family.
Norm and Joanne Schmidt
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