Samuel J. Smith, 81, of Parkesburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Tel Hai Retirement Community. He was the beloved husband of Mildred S. (Swyderski) Smith with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Walter P. and Alma (Wilson) Smith.
Sam was a 1953 graduate of Parkesburg High School.
He retired from Lukens Steel as a Furnace Operator, having worked there for 44 years.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation Church.
Samuel is survived by his four children, Leslie Enochs, wife of Harry, of Parkesburg, Jeffrey Smith of Gap, Kathleen Kendig, wife of James, of Merritt Island, Fl., and David Smith of Parkesburg; 12 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and siblings, Edwin Smith of Fort Worth, Tx., and Joan S. Moore of Christiana. He was predeceased by his grandson, James Marple and brothers, Parvin W. and Donald G. Smith.
The Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 28th at 11 AM at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W 2nd Ave, Parkesburg, PA 19365 followed by interment in Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery. Visitation at the Church from 9:30 until 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Consolation Church at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
My prayers and thoughts are
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Sam was a special man, even though I have not know him for long. Mildred your eyes just shine with the love that the two of you shared for the past 60 years. You were a very devoted wife and can take pride that you honored his wishes and did all that you could for him. Your smiling face will be missed around Tel Hai.
Deaar Bonnie,
Deaar Bonnie,
Thank you for these kind words. Your kindness mean a lot to me. It always helped me when we talked. I will miss many of the people I got to know at Tel Hai -- staff and residents.
Love,
Mildred
Mildred I was so sorry to
Mildred I was so sorry to hear about Sam's passng. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Karen
Sincere Sympathy
Mildred,
I was so sorry to read about your husband's passing. Please except my sincere condolence. God bless you and your family in this time of grief.
Theresa (Miller) Hagan
So sorry to hear this news.
So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May you find comfort in the days ahead.
Our prayers are with you
Mrs Smith and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at the Lisa of your husband and father. May God comfort you during this period. Kathy Mann Mancino and Lynn Mann
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sorry. Spell check changes my words. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with the Loss of your husband. May you be comforted during this time.
Mildred
Dave and I are so sorry to hear about Sam. Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family. Dave and Mary Tennant
Mildred. Vivian and I are
Mildred. Vivian and I are sorry to here your loss of Sam. I knew Sam almost from year one. One of the most gentle persons I've have known. We will be at the funeral on Wednesday.
Mildred and family
Marianne and I are sorry to hear of your loss and the loss for all that came in contact with Sam.
It was always a great feeling to walk into church and see that smile on Sams face. It and he will missed.
We all know he is in a great place
Marianne and Larry Lucco
Sorry for your loss
Mildred, so sorry to hear of Sam passing, my sympathy goes out to you
Toni Smith
I would like to thank
I would like to thank everyone for their kind words. May God bless all of you. Mildred and family.