Obituaries

Charles S. Smith, Esq., 89, of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA.

Born: November 17, 1924 in Easton, he was a son of the late Walter G. and Hetty K. (Slack) Smith.

Personal: A graduate of Girard College in Philadelphia, Lafayette College and Duke University School of Law, Atty. Smith practiced law in the Easton area for more than 50 years. He was one of the Founders and Incorporators of the State Theatre in Easton receiving an Award, this past year, presented by the Mayor of Easton for his efforts in saving and founding the Theatre. He also received recognition from Palmer Twp., for his more than 45 years as Solicitor for the Palmer Sewer Authority. He had been Solicitor for Forks Twp. and for their Sewer Authority as well. He was a WWII Army veteran who served in the 1st Infantry Division at the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

Memberships: He was a Past-President of: the Northampton County Bar Assoc.; Easton Area Chamber of Commerce; Lehigh Valley Cancer Society; Easton Area Jaycees; and Easton Lions Club. He was a Past Vice-President of the Pomfret Club; a Delegate to the PA Bar Association Committee for review of candidates for appellate court; a former chairman of PA Bar Assoc. Committee on Government Regulation of the Practice of Law; and a life member of the PA Bar Foundation. He was also a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson; Masonic Lodge #152, F&AM and NEBO Hunting Club.

Survivors: His wife of 61 years, the former Margaret Kohl; his son: Craig J. Smith, Esq. (who was a law partner with his father for 22 years) and his wife Leigh of Stockton, NJ; his daughter: Valerie A. Legath of Forks Twp.; 4 grandsons: Thomas J. and Steven M. Legath and Craig J., Jr. and Lloyd Charles Smith. He was predeceased by a brother: John H. Smith.

Services: A viewing will be held this Sunday (Feb. 16) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with a Memorial Service to be held Feb. 22 at 1:00 p.m. in Moravian Hall Square, Kortz Hall, 175 W. North St., Nazareth, PA. Interment will be private.

Memorials: May be made to the Good Samaritan Fund, c/o Moravian Hall Square; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Easton or a charity of one’s choice.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.