Obituary of Harold A Smithers, Jr.
Harold A. Smithers Jr., 90, of Titusville, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2021 at the Marquette Hospice House in Meadville, following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Monticello, NY on May 15, 1930 to the late Harold Sr. and Maizie Riddle Smithers. He attended Starbrick and Warren Schools before graduating from Titusville High School in 1948.
He served in the US Army from 1950 through 1953, before being honorably discharged as a Sergeant. As a proud vet, he continued to serve; by volunteering at the Titusville VFW where he served as served Quarter Master for many years, volunteering at the Erie VA, and as a DAV Driver where he accumulated 3,958 hours of driving.
He worked for Atlantic Breeders Corp. for 42 years. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, gardening, and building model ships. He was avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He enjoyed researching the famous race horse “Man-O-War,” which was owned by his mother’s family.
Harold was married for 58 years to Dorothy Bomba Smithers, who proceeded him in death on February 16th, 2012. Harold is survived by his 5 children, Harold III (Diane) Smithers of Bensalem, David Smithers of Titusville, Dale Smithers of Pittsburgh, LouAnn (Don) Welch of Russell and James Smithers of Conneaut Lake. Harold had 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Also surviving is his brother Milton (Shirley) Smithers of Centerville; a sister-in-law Shirley Bomba of GA; a brother-in-law Rodney Stachalis of New Hampshire and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by two sisters, Ruth Kraeuter and Alice Broida, a brother Bill Bell and a daughter-in-law, Tammy Smithers.
Family and friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home Inc., on Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. A funeral service will follow with Charlie Castelluccio, Associate Pastor at Life Springs Worship Center, officiating. Please wear Pittsburgh gear\colors to celebrate a life well lived.
Interment will be at St. Walburga Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the V.F.W Bruce Shorts Post 5958 in 206 St. John St. Titusville, PA 16354.
