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Dale Smith Obituary
Dale D. Smith, 86, of Palmerton, died on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in the St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem campus. He was the husband of Betty L. (Getz) Smith. They were married for 68 years last June.
He was a heavy equipment operator for the former Eastern Industries, Whitehall, for 34 years until retiring in 1996. Previously, he worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 10 years. For 10 years after retirement, he worked at Fedor's Car Wash, Lehighton, and enjoyed interacting with customers.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Norman B. and Stella M. (Schaffer) Smith.
He attended St. John's United Church of Christ, Palmerton.
Dale was a lifelong New York Yankees and Jets fan, but was most devoted to the Palmerton Blue Bombers. He found much joy in attending his grandchildren's Bomber wrestling meets and baseball and football games.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Peggy Ann, and her husband, Larry Rennig, and Patty, and her husband, Keith Smith; a son, Dale Jr., and his wife, Denise; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Barbara Beltz; and a brother, Edward, and his wife, Karen.
Service: Graveside memorial service Monday, Oct. 11, Towamensing Cemetery, Third St. and Fireline Rd., Palmerton. No calling hours. Arrangements by T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, Palmerton. Contributions in his name may be made to St. John's UCC, 891 Columbia Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071. www.tk-thomas-fh.com.
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Missy, Dustin & Courtney Sensinger
October 4, 2021
Betty, Jr, Peggy, Patty & families,
We offer our sincere condolences of Daley's passing. May all your memories help you through the coming days and weeks ahead. I'm sure he had a huge welcoming from the family in heaven. May he RIP
Wanda Sensinger
October 1, 2021
Aunt Betty, Jr, Peggy & Patty: I am so very sorry for your loss and yet so very grateful you were able to love him and keep him until God needed him back. He was always a man of few words but Aunt Betty always made up for it, lol. I have such wonderful memories of my childhood of times with the family and growing up that will forever stay with me. I can only imagine how it was the day our heavenly family welcomed him back home. What a glorious day for all. Although our hearts are heavy with grief, I think of what it was like for him to be welcomed back home and I can only imagine his happiness and excitement to see them. As we grew into adults and created our own families, that sometimes took us different places, but not near or far, family is family and always in my heart and soul. I love you all with all that I am.
Patricia Borger
September 30, 2021
Dear Patty and Peggy and Gary and all of your family, please accept our sympathies in the loss of your Dad. Seeing him at Fedor´s was always a delight; the respect he showed to everyone and the dignity he showed is a trait rarely seen. His life shines on in all of you- may your memories always be those of joy, and may our Lord´s grace comfort you in your sorrow
Karen and Terry Heiney
September 30, 2021
To the Smith family, Sorry for your loss. May memories of good times past provide some comfort during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
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Connie Smale
September 30, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Betty and the family. Dale was one of the nicest people we knew. Earl always enjoyed talking with him when ever he saw him. We will be missed by many and forgotten by none. God bless.
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