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Charles R. Smith, 73
Charles R. “Charlie” Smith, 73, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Charlie and his wife Pauline Steller Smith marked 51 year of marriage on February 14th. Born in Lancaster and raised in Strasburg, Charlie was the son of the late Ivan and Mildred Foulk Smith.
Charlie graduated from McCaskey High School in 1954 and then from Elizabethtown College. He worked for RCA for 46 years in Human Resources and Purchasing. He served in the National Guard Reserves during peacetime.
A lifetime member of Calvary Church, Charlie served as a Deacon and an Usher. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling to his home in Bethany Beach, DE and fellowshipping with friends over coffee in the Do Nothing Club in Lancaster and at the beach.
In addition to his wife Pauline, Charlie is survived by two children, James W. Smith and Jennifer L. Smith both of Lancaster, and his sister Dolores, wife of Robert Brubaker of Willow Street.
A Viewing will take place on Monday, April 12, 2010 from 9-11 AM at Calvary Church, followed by the Funeral in the Calvary Church Chapel at 11 AM, with The Rev. David D. Allen, Jr. officiating. Interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Charlie’s memory to the Mission Fund of Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster, PA. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
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Jim, my condolences to you and your family.
Doug G
I served with Charlie on the East Lampeter Township Emergency Services Committee since its beginning several years ago. I considered him a true friend and an ardent supporter of the volunteer fire companies here in our local community. Through his insight and ideas he was instrumental in much of what was accomplished in recent years on behalf of the fire companies. We at the Lafayette Fire Company owe him a true debt of gratitude. He will be very much missed and even harder to replace. Thank you for sharing him with us these last several years. We share with you in your loss. May the peace of God be always with you in the days ahead.
Chief Ron Nolt
Lafayette Fire Company
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Charlie was such a pleasant person. He would visit Vallorbs to speak with Rick Steudler and was always happy and vibrant. I will certainly miss seeing his smiling face.
Joan Stonesifer
Vallorbs
Jim,
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Ron Saunders
