Obituary of Earl Smith, 89

Earl R. Smith, 89, of Lemont died Monday, January 25, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late Rupert and Dolores (Gable) Smith.

On June 2, 1951 in Croydon, PA he married Betty Walker Shuey who survives in Lemont.

Earl was US Army veteran. He was an electrician at Corning from the time it opened until his retirement. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed bowling and playing the lottery; he was also inventive; he built his own home, known to be a jack of all trades who was always willing to help, but most of all he was totally devoted to his wife.

Surviving with his wife are five children Linda McCall (Philip Keith ), Bonnie Tkach (Thomas), Connie Smith, Dennis Smith (Barb) and Stacy Smith; two sisters, Lois Lutz (Paul) and Winifred Kucas, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Reagan “Ricky” Smith; a brother, Kenneth Smith and a sister Dolores Hook.

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College.

Burial in Centre County Memorial Park will be private and at the convenience of the family.

A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.