Walter R. “Doc” Smith, 88, of Tiona, Pa died on Monday, November 25, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Born on July 4, 1925 in Norway, NY he was the son of the late Robert P. J. and Magdalena Kingsbury Smith. On October 8, 1949 he married Ruth Mary Huckabone, who died in 1989. On November 28, 1993 he married Christine Szybist, who died on May 19, 2013. Doc was a longtime resident of Tiona. He served with the U. S. Army in Italy and North Africa during World War II. Following the war Doc worked with Hannah’s Garage and later with Dan’s Chevrolet, both in Warren, then owned his own garage from 1955 until 1970. He later worked with Jones Chevrolet in Sheffield, PA. Doc was also a teacher with the Warren County Vo-Tech, retiring in 1989. Doc was a 63 year member of Joseph Warren Lodge #726 and the Coudersport Consistory. He was also a member of the Warren County Shrine and the National Camping Travelers. Doc is survived by three children, Allen W. Smith of Tiona, PA, Linda J. Jordan and her husband, Tim, of Tiona, PA, and Mary Catherine Blaski and her husband, John of Virginia Beach, VA, four grandchildren, including Michael Jordan and his wife, Michelle, of Sheffield, PA and Heather Jordan of Las Vegas, NV, ten great-grandchildren, including Deanna Jordan and Nicholas Jordan, three great-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Tracy R. Smith of Ballston Spa, NY and John R. Smith of Dickson, TN, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wives, Doc was preceded in death by two grandsons, Christopher J. Blaski and Jeffery L. Blaski, one brother, Edward Smith, four sisters, Anna Newgard, Mary Reinhardt, Marge Restante, and Katherine Agnew and an infant sister, Jane Smith. Friends may call from 2 – 4:00 P.M. and 6 – 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home by members of the Joseph Warren Masonic Lodge. Funeral and committal services will be held at Tiona United Methodist church on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. with the Rev. Martin P. Reynolds, Pastor, officiating. Flag presentation will be made by members of the U. S. Army. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorial contributions may do so through the Tiona United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 257, Tiona, PA 16352, or to the Disabled American Veterans Warren County Chapter #75, c/o John Hoden, 3010 Mt. Hope Road, Titusville, PA 16354, or to Joseph Warren Lodge #726, P. O. Box 312, Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Walter R. “Doc” Smith
by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc | Nov 25, 2013 | Obituaries | 4 comments
AL, Linda, Tim & Family,
Our sincerest heart felt condolences go out to each of you at this time. Walt was a beautiful, sweet and very kind man. We both enjoyed him immensely. His warm and kind ways will be missed greatly. We both will remember our time with him as a special gift.
May he rest peacefully.
May you & your family find peace in his wonderful legacy.
Sincerely,
Rob & Kristie
Linda, Allen, and Tim,
My heart aches for you. I’m so sorry for your loss. Uncle Walt was such a good man. I loved him very much. He and Uncle John are my favorite uncles. I have so many great memories to cherish! He was always an inspiratiion to my desire to want to teach among other things, because he was always so generous with his knowledge and skills, and his heart. He loved people…and he was so easy to love!! I love you and wish we could be there with you. You are his legacy, and a great one at that!! God Bless you and comfort you. Love , Tracymae
Allen, Linda and family,
Dave and I are very sorry for your loss. Walt was a special caring person and we will especially miss his visits to the Frosty Chalet. Although your hearts are heavy he is up there singing with the angels and reuniting with all his loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you since we are in California and cannot be there.
Dave and Judy Dunham
I was just thinking about Walter and I’m so sorry to find out he passed away. I was in his Vo Tech course 72-74. He was a Great Mechanic and Instructor. I learned so much from him. I still can hear him talking even now when I’m working on a car. He always would stress theory and it was so useful in trouble shooting a problem. “When you tear it down you should already know what it’s gonna look like.” Sorry to the family for your loss.?