Robert N. “Bob” Smith
OBITUARY
Robert N. “Bob” Smith, 92, passed away August 3, at Reading Hospital. He was born in Danville, PA on December 22, 1933 to Franklin L. Smith and Mary Ella (Hartzell) Smith. He was the youngest of five siblings, all of whom are deceased.
He graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1951. He worked for North American Refractories in Lock Haven and Curwensville, PA, moving to Robesonia in 1960 to work at Narco New Basic Refractory in Womesldorf, PA. He retired in 1991 with 40 years of service.
He was married to Elizabeth M. (Shultz) for 71 years. Together they had four children; Debra Harakel (widow of Albert) Sinking Spring, Robin Henning (Jonathan) Robesonia, Kevin Smith (Marliese) Sinking Spring, and Lisa Smith (partner of Chris Evans), Pottstown. There are 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Bob loved hunting, fishing, and vegetable gardening. He enjoyed working in his workshop and made American Girl Doll furniture for his granddaughters as well as toy boxes and miniature china cupboards for each grandchild. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies and Penn State wrestling.
He was a member of the UCC of Robesonia, serving on the Consistory in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 PM, Thursday, August 6th, at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville. A brief service of remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Mary Etta Mest officiating at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UCC of Robesonia, 301 West Penn Ave, Robesonia, PA 19551 or to Phoebe Berks, 1 Reading Drive, Wernersville, PA 19565.