Obituary of Richard E. Smith

Mr. Richard E. Smith, 81, formerly of Centerville, died Friday, September 02, 2016 at 2:15 AM at the Golden Living Center in Warren. Richard was born on June 18, 1935 in Troy Twp. to the late Franklin and Dorothy Jennings Smith. He married Joan V. Szkutak who preceded him in death on November 26, 2011. He attended Townville Schools. Richard worked as a logger and was last employed with Clear Lake Lumber. He was a veteran having served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Richard enjoyed working with small engines and being with family and friends. He is survived by his daughter Kelly Smith of Oil City; a grandson Joshua Bowman of Oil City; a sister Rose Hayden and husband Ron of Meadville; a sister-in-law, Linda Smith of Cochranton; and close friends Ralph and Judy Simmerman of Centerville. Richard was preceded in death by his three brothers, Alvin D., Gary, and Charles Smith; one sister Helen Sterling; and a son-in-law Donald Bowman. No public calling hours will be observed.