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Peter M. “Pete” Smith, 66

March 26, 2018

Peter M. “Pete” Smith, 66, of Leola, died peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018, with family by his side at Hospice & Community Care. He fought a courageous 15-month battle with brain cancer. He was born in Stuttgart, Germany to the late John P., Jr. and Helga Neuman Smith. Pete shared 19 years of marriage with his loving and devoted wife, Karen Gee Smith.

He served in the US Army for 24 years spanning from the Vietnam War to the 1980’s as an air traffic controller. He graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. After the Army, Pete worked as a communication specialist at the University of North Carolina Hospital and Brandywine Hospital Sky Flight Care. He was also a substitute teacher. Pete also worked part time as a patient care assistant at Lancaster General Hospital and at Dutch Wonderland. He often told others to “Have a Dutch Wonderful Day”! Lastly, Pete worked as a bus driver for Red Rose Transit.

He was a member of The Worship Center. Pete enjoyed traveling, camping, riding his Harley and scuba diving. He was a diehard Packers and Yankees fan.

In addition to his wife Karen, Pete is survived by his 2 children, Brian Smith, husband of Lindsey of Myrtle Beach, SC and Kelly Boger, wife of James of Wytheville, VA; 3 grandchildren, Dawson & Eleanor Rose Smith and J. P. Boger; 2 stepchildren, Kelly, wife of Ron Amen of West Chester and Curtis Lawson of Kennett Square; 3 step grandchildren, Lauren Amen, Ron Amen, Jr. and Kellsie Lawson; and 2 sisters, Margaret, wife of Frank Snead of Colts Neck, NJ and Carolyn Harvey of Manahawkin, NJ. Pete was preceded in death by his stepson Kevin Lawson and sister Patricia Smith. He also had 2 nieces and a nephew.

Pete’s family will greet friends from 2 to 3 PM, followed by a celebration of his life at 3 PM with Pastor Nathanael Manthey officiating, on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, 17543. Please wear something RED in memory of Pete’s favorite color. Kindly omit flowers and consider making a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17604 or to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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April 20, 2018

Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. At UNC, we always knew he had our backs. He was such a funny man, and still the consummate professional. Prayers for your comfort. 
Paula Hoyle, RN 
Carolina Air Care

April 11, 2018

Karen please accept my prayers for you and the family Pete was an vital part of the Sky Care family and will be missed by many.  Pat Moran RN

April 10, 2018

I am so sorry to get the news about my good friend Pete. I worked with him in Air Traffic Control for about 3-4 years. I will sure miss him. I am praying for the family. RIP Pete            David Breeding Fayetteville, NC

April 04, 2018

My condolences to Peter’s family and other friends.Our neurosurgeon, Dr. Dziurzynski put us in touch with each other so that we could talk about our shared experiences (glioblastoma)It certainly helped me. While I could not personally relate to his ptsd, I hope that just listening was helpful to him.  Please accept my condolences on our loss.
Craig Schwartz

March 31, 2018

Dear Karen, I’m so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband Pete. I remember your wedding day vividly. I’m thinking about you and praying for you. Love Susan Burkhart

March 30, 2018

Pete was  an amazing, strong, funny and unforgettable guy.  I was blessed to have him as a neighbor and friend.  He will be missed by so many.  
~Maryanne Weeks

March 29, 2018

I had hoped to see you again! I loved you cousin. You were a one in a million kind of person. I wish we could have spent more time together growing up but I always looked forward to those grand occasions we were together. Such great memories with Grandpa. I pray that all who knew can go forward in life remembering your smile and your joy in living. I will even pray your Yankees have a great year for you, just as long as they don’t beat my Red Sox lol. I will hold you in my heart always.

March 28, 2018

We have been so blessed to know Pete and his ready smile and super kind heart!  I only wish we had lived closer and had more time to spend with him in person.  I will cherish our memories of his visit here and our visits there.  Our prayers are with the family and especially with Karen.  Karen, you were the best think that ever happened to him.  🙂
Love,
Tony & Kelly Merlo
(California)

March 28, 2018

Pete was a good friend and neighbor. My wife and I will miss him and his wit dearly. — Mr. & Mrs. George Sheare.

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Saturday, April 21, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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