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1942
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2023
Donald Smith Obituary
Donald is survived by his children, Kent (Linda) Smith and Heather (Greg) Stanko and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Dixie Lou Smith, and his parents, Harry Pritchard Smith and Isabella H. Smith (Harper).
Donald was born on July 5, 1942, in Penn Township, graduated from DuBois High School in 1960 and Susquehanna University in 1965, with a degree in economics. He started his career at the family company L.B. Smith Company. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Germany with the tank division to serve from 1966 to 1968. After the U.S. Army, he worked in logistics for Rockwell until 1972 when he changed careers to be a realtor and appraiser until 2018. In his spare time, Donald was an avid golfer. His favorite place to visit and relax with family and friends was at the family camp on the Canadian French River.
Donations can be sent to the Veterans Association or Hahne Cancer Center.
There will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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Donna Stoey
October 1, 2023
I was so sad to read this; but, he is with Dixie again. He missed her so.
They were both wonderful people .
Please accept my condolences .
Donna.
Paul Rezk
September 27, 2023
Heather, Kent, we are so sorry for your loss. Don and Paul spent a lot of time together playing golf, and enjoying life. His grandchildren brought him great joy, and we compared notes endlessly. We will miss him. Paul & Karen Rezk
Gary Gruda
September 27, 2023
Don was a good friend and passionate about family and activities. He always had a story about one of the grandchildren. I enjoyed his sense of humor, and playing golf with him occasionally. My sympathies and condolences to the family.
Marlene Duttry
September 26, 2023
So sorry to see this. Don was a very nice person and we always worked great together glad our paths crossed. Deepest sympathies tohis family.
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Chuck and Marie Hamaker
September 26, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May he rest in peace with your mother.
Paul Bobby
September 26, 2023
Your Dad was a good friend. My wife, Beverly and I enjoyed many lunches together with him and your Mom.
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