Norman A. Smith, 87, of Warren, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren. Born on May 14, 1933 in Warren, PA, he was the son of the late Henry O.K. Smith and Madeline Hartweg Smith.
Norm was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and had volunteered for soup kitchens for 12 years and worked banquets for 10 years. He was also a statistician for Warren Area High School for 20 years. Norm was a member of the Warren County Ministerial Association for 11 years and had helped with youth programs. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and worked with the Army Corps of Engineers. He also volunteered at Struthers Library Theatre and received the Theatre’s Peacock Award in 2010. He had been involved in the theatre since he was a child and was involved in productions through high school, college, and at the Army base where he served. Norm designed and constructed homes in the Warren area. He was a culinary connoisseur and enjoyed baking and creating meals for family and friends.
Norm is survived by his sister – Noel Murphy of Ridgway, PA, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother – Kenneth Smith, a sister – Karlene Smith Molinaro, and a niece – Mary Murphy.
Friends may call at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. West, Warren, PA, on Saturday, March 13, 2021, from 10am until 11am at which time a Memorial Mass will be held with Fr. Richard C. Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. A Flag Presentation will be made by U. S. Army personnel. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Fairview Cemetery, Ridgway, PA. Those wishing to place a memorial may do so to St. Joseph School, or to St. Leo School, 125 Depot St., Ridgway, PA, 15853. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East St., Warren, PA. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Sorry to hear of Norman’s passing. He was a very friendly man with no end to his talents as a carpenter, electrician,ect. He was a great organizer for any occasion, not to mention his skills in the kitchen. Norman was well known for his card and Farkle skills,Mothe and friends liked to play cards with him very much.
Norman Smith
ambitious, cheerful, devoted, forgiving, generous, helpful, humble, humorous, intelligent, knowledgeable, optimistic, pious, pleasant, patient, positive, particular, sensitive, thoughtful
artist, actor, writer, director, educator, carpenter, designer, problem solver, plumber, salesman, cashier, scorekeeper, motorcyclist, snowmobiler, priest and friend
Good bye my friend.
I am thankful for having been a small part of your extraordinary life.
May you rest in peace.
Jack Hunter
What Jack Hunter said is just right. Farewell Norman Smith.
This man was simply the most humble and gentle God loving man I have ever known. I have known him since he was my priest when I went to St Joesph’s School on Beech Street in the 60’s. He will be in my heart forever. He always greeted me with a smile and kind words. He will truly be missed.