Obituary of John H. Smith

John H. Smith, 66, of 16959 Jerusalem Corners Rd. Pleasantville, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. He was born on October 10, 1947 to the late Hilary and Berniece Wyant Smith in Ridgway. John was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School class of 1965. He attended Gannon University where he graduated with a B.S. in Accounting. John was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany during the Vietnam War. John moved to Pleasantville in 1971 where he worked for GTE/Sylvania in Titusville and Warren for 10 years. He joined Liberty Electronics in Franklin as one of the first employees. John was instrumental in the growth and success of the company where he worked in various accounting and management positions of increasing responsibility. He was a Member of the Board of Directors until his time of death. Even though John had a full time business career, he enjoyed working on his farm where he raised beef cattle. He grew and processed all feed for his animals, and provided oats, corn, silage, and grain to neighbors. His reputation for quality and fairness was far-reaching. . John’s love of animals was evidenced by the care he provided to them, even individually naming every cow born on his farm. His love for his collie dogs was immeasurable – Buddy and Ike are his remaining pets. He was an active member of The Catholic Community of Titusville. John is survived by 4 siblings: a brother William and wife Sarah (Fisher) Smith of St. Marys three sisters, Donna Herzing and husband James of St. Marys, Marilyn Mitcheltree and husband Dennis of Ridgway, and Catherine Ginivisian and husband Peter of Chelmsford, MA; numerous nieces, nephews, and his many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 27, at 11:00 AM at St. Walburga’s Church, 120 Brook St., Titusville with Fr. Walter E. Packard, Pastor of the Catholic Community of Titusville, as Celebrant. Private interment services at St. Leo’s Cemetery in Ridgway. Memorial contributions can be made to the Venango County Humane Society 744 Liberty St. Franklin, PA 16323; Hospice of Crawford County, Inc., 301 North Monroe St., Titusville, PA 16354. FLOWERS