Donald G. Smith
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nald G. Smith, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 16th at Landis Homes after a long illness. He was a Lancaster resident for 46 years.
Born July 9th, 1930 in Lancaster, he was the second son of Walter P. and Alma G. Smith of Parkesburg, PA.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan W. Smith of Lancaster, a son, Mark D. Smith of Croton on Hudson, NY and his wife Jean Cameron-Smith and grandson, Hunter M. C. Smith, a daughter, Susan S. Ketchum of Lititz and her husband Randolph F. Ketchum, and grandchildren, Preston F. Ketchum, Erin J. Ketchum and Reagan W. Ketchum.He is also survived by his siblings, Parvin Smith of Parkesburg, Edwin Smith of Fort Worth, TX , Samuel Smith of Parkesburg and Joan Moore of Parkesburg.
He was a graduate of Parkesburg High School where he was a stand out basketball and baseball player. He attended Pierce Business School in Philadelphia and later graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a degree in business administration. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1950 to 1958, leaving the Army as a Staff Sergeant.
Donald joined Armstrong World Industries in 1950 and retired with 40 years service as Senior Advertising Manager.
He is a former business manager of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, and a founder of the Manheim Township Little League Baseball Association.
He was a founding member of Buckhorn Lodge near Sweden Valley, PA, a long time member of the Cochran Hunt Club, Cochranville, PA and The Cheshire Hunt, Unionville, PA, and Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster.
He loved foxhunting, boating, and snowmobiling and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved sports, dancing and spending time with his family.
Memorial services will be held at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main Street, Parkesburg, PA on Sunday, May 23rd with family visitation from 6 - 7 pm and the remembrance service at 7pm, and at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Road, Lancaster PA on Monday, May 24 with family visitation from 9:30 – 11 am and the memorial service commencing at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to: Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, 500 E. Roseville Road, PA 17601 and Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Mrs. Smith, Susan and Mark,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Smith, and probably the dearest are when he would sing to Susan and I before we went to sleep. What a wonderful way to calm two "energetic" little girls at the end of the day...
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by so many.
With love,
Linda
Donald G. Smith
Susan and Family,
We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Your Dad was a wonderful man and he will be deeply missed by everyone. His grandchildren have so many special times to remember with him.
Take Care.
Donna and Jon Sheetz
Our Condolences--Donald had a great run
Smitty--
Your Dad was a great guy and a true gentleman...We thank the Lord for sharing him with us here, and it is a comfort to know he is at peace.
All the best to you and your family.
Eamonn, Patrice, and Manus
Donald's Family I remember
Donald's Family
I remember "Smitty" as a leader of our Parkesburg High School class (Class of 1948). Because of his height and speed, He was also an outstanding player on the PHS basketball team. I have many pleasant memories of our school days together. I can only imagine the numerous happy memories you all share, please accept my sincere condolences on your great loss.