Wendell B. Smith, 94 of Palmer Twp., PA died Monday, September 9, 2013 in his home.
Born: November 14, 1918 in Fredericktown, OH he was a son of the late Arthur T. and Ethel (Herendeen) Smith. He and his wife, Naomi (Lash) Smith have been married for 60 years.
Personal: He was a graduate of Ashland University in 1941 and served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He had been employed by the Westinghouse Company in OH, NJ and PA for 38 years before retiring in 1981.
Memberships: He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton where he was a Deacon, an Elder and in the choir. He was a member of the Easton Kiwanis; past-president of AARP, Palmer; a 50 year member of Masonic Lodge #170 in Fredericktown, Oh; and 70 year member of Wayne Grange #160. He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels from the 1980’s to 2013.
Survivors: His wife: Naomi; daughter: Ruthann Arras of Liverpool, NY; son-in-law: Sam Conard of Hillsborough, NJ; 3 grandchildren: Jesse, Shannon, Marissa; a great-grandson: Tyler; special niece: Diena Evilsizor and her husband Gary and special nephew: Bill Murphy and his wife: Phyllis. He was predeceased by a daughter: Esther Conard; 2 brothers: Donald and Kenneth Smith; and 2 sisters: Ruth Murphy and Helen Algire.
Services: 3:30 p.m. Saturday (9/14) in First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St.; with a viewing from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Kathy Lenert
September 10, 2013 at 2:43 pm
Dear Naomi and Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Kathy Lenert
Judy Beauharnois
September 10, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Ruthann
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom. Memories of, and with your dad, will be with you forever, so he will always be in your heart. He had a wonderful life and you and Esther are the product of it. Take care my friend.
John & Janice Breidinger
September 11, 2013 at 12:38 pm
Dear Mrs. Smith and family,
Janice and I wish to express our condolences to you on the loss of Mr. Smith. We were your neighbors from 1984 to 1993 next to the Snyders on Marc Lane. We then moved behind you, so we still got to see both of you often. Mr Smith always had a kind word and a smile. He watched our children grow up and always asked about them. We are glad we got to know him.
John & Janice Breidinger
Peg Opthof
September 11, 2013 at 3:29 pm
Dear Naomi and Family,
My deepest condolences on Wendell’s passing. He always greeted me with a friendly smile and hello during worship, which will be greatly missed.
Peg Opthof
Ginger Ritchie
September 13, 2013 at 2:10 pm
Dear Naomi and family,
Here is a poem that reminds me of Wendell. My prayers are with you at this time.
The Joy Of A Garden
The joy of creation,
A gardener knows,
Holds more than the
Beauty of a lily and rose.
For he feels warm blessing,
Like sunshine in May,
Of working together
With God day by day.
The joy of each person
Who shares the glad sight
Of blossoming glory
Is more than delight.
For always in gardens
The soul is aware
Of God’s loving presence
And walks with Him there.
Wendell was the best gardener I ever knew. He shared the fruits of his garden with
many. He took a piece of my heart with him to the other side. I am sure it is in good care.
Linda Massey
September 18, 2013 at 2:39 pm
He will be deeply missed at AARP. We enjoyed him so very much. He was a wonderful man. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Linda Massey AARP member
Thrall Lodge #170 Fredericktown
September 20, 2013 at 7:40 am
Congratulations on Life well Spent. We were honored to call you our Masonic Brother for over 65 years!