John Smith, Jr.
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Gone yet not forgotten. Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within us. Forever in our hearts.
John Smith, Jr., 83, of Ephrata, Pa. passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Born and raised in Coatesville, Pa. he was the son of the late John Smith, Sr. and Margaret (Corporal) Smith. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen Catherine Smith.
Born and raised in Coatesville, Pa, and later in life migrated to Lancaster, Pa and his final resting place was in Ephrata, Pa. He attended a Coatesville Area Senior High School. After high school he was gainful employed at the Coatesville Hospital, in Coatesville, Pa. in the position of Environment Services Supervisor. He then acquires a position at the Brandywine Hospital Trauma Center, Coatesville, Pa. for 30 years as a Supervisor of Environmental Services. Later in life he started his own business which was called Smith Janitorial Services.
John enjoyed fishing, cruises, a good cigar, and spending time with family and his friend Eugene Fredrick. He always cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by two children; Deborah Smith of Galloway, New Jersey and Sarah Smith of New Holland, three siblings: Reverend Joyce McDonald of Broadway, N.C., Jerome Smith and wife Andrea of Devon, Pa, Beatrice Douglas of Philadelphia, Pa. and four grandchildren: Laelius Smith, Josyln Adams, Jasmine Smith, and Lilly Ford, and host of special nieces and nephews.
John is preceded in death by two siblings: Alfred Smith and Margaret Smith of Coatesville, Pa.
A memorial visitation will take place at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA 19365 on Friday December 30, 2022, from 2PM- 3 PM.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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My heartfelt condolences to John's family. I have fond memories of John from my time working in the Business Office of the Coatesville Hospital.
Mr Papa Smith
Mr Papa Smith,
Some of my fondest childhood memories were from coming over to the Smiths house. You could bet anytime I would over to hang out with Sarah, (because as a teenager, your house felt like a second home) you would be sitting in your chair enjoy an aromatic cigar. You were snappy and had a playful sense of humor and I was always ready for you to crack some jokes the moment we walked in the door, always followed by your jolly, continuous laugh. May you rest peacefully in eternity with Mama Cathy!
Condolences to the families.
Condolences to the families. I remember John as a larger than life man with an infectious laugh, always so kind. Remembering Cathy(and her sisters) who inspired me to become a nurse. So many great memories, may they rest in peace together. With love from the Osborne families.