John F. Smith
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John F. Smith, 65, of Atglen, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Neighborhood Hospice Center of West Chester. He was the husband of Judith Pacana Smith with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Lewis C. and Marie Harple Smith. A County resident all his life, John served in US Army in Vietnam.
He was employed by Pepperidge Farms in the shipping department and had worked at the Downingtown and Denver plants.
John was a life member of the West Chester VFW and he was an avid fisherman.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by five children; Annette M., wife of Joe Friel of New Holland, Richard Smith and wife Ann of Coatesville, Michael Smith and wife Katie of E. Fallowfield, Tammy, wife of John Harple of Coatesville and Tim Little and wife Pegge of Quarryville, seven grandchildren and three siblings Patricia Yoder of Downingtown, Butch Smith of Cochranville and Marie Tyson of West Chester. He was preceded in death by five brothers; Lewis, Frederick, Richard, Samuel and Harry Smith and one sister Helen M. Trout.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, followed by interment at All Souls Cemetery, Coatesville. Viewing at the funeral home from 1 to 2:00pm.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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POP YOU REST IN PEACE NOW. I
POP YOU REST IN PEACE NOW. I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE HAD YOU IN MY LIFE AND WILL ALWAYS TAKE THE WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE YOU GAVE TO ME AND PASS IT ALONG. SCOOBY MISSES YOU AND THANKS YOU FOR THE COOKIE AT CHRISTMAS. YOU ARE RESTINNG NOW AND WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE YOU POP.
So sorry to hear of John's
So sorry to hear of John's passing. It was always a pleasure to serve him & the guys for breakfast at The Country Gardens Restaurant. May you find comfort in knowing he's not suffering anymore. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Linda & Vi
John Smith
Our sympathy to Judy and the family. Our prayers are with you. So sorry to hear this. I am so glad we saw him before he passed. He will be greatly missed.
May God bless you
Keen and Hawa families
My deepest sympathy to Joe
My deepest sympathy to Joe and Annette and the rest of John's family. He was a very kind and gentle man and I enjoyed knowing him. My prayers are with you all for comfort and love from Our Heavenly Father. Blessings.
John was a wonderful man as
John was a wonderful man as well as a simplistic man. He enjoyed life in a quiet fashion. His love for his family was so profound. All their fond memories with him will be treasures to carry forward forever.
My sincerest condolences to all.
uncle john
we will miss you so deeply you were a great uncle. And not seeing you will be hard. But you were an amazing father . And your fishing was amazing I'll always remember se you at beach. But your in a more peaceful place and you can fish everyday!! we love you and will miss you . love your niece terry