Thomas A. Smith

Thomas A. "Tom" Smith, age 92, formerly of Lawrence Park, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at LECOM Senior Living. He was born in Summerville, PA, son of the late Sam and Alice Richards Smith.

Tom was a 1949 graduate of Clarion Limestone High School. He served in the US Army as a Sergeant in Korea from 1952-1954. Tom married Dorothy Haman on October 11, 1952 and lived in Brookville, PA. He worked at Sylvania Electric until the plant closed in 1964, at which time, he moved to Lawrence Park. He worked as a salesman at the Sears Auto Center until his retirement in 1992, where he won many awards. Tom was an easy-going guy and was well like by his friends and neighbors. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing bingo. Tom was well-known for making delicious fudge, which he started at the age of 14 and continued through age 90.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; daughter-in-law, Shirley; brothers, Dick and Bill; and sister, Dorothy. He is survived by his children, Linda Eckard of Millcreek, Tom Smith of Summit Twp. and Diana Kobielski (Lou) of Harborcreek; three grandchildren, Michael Smith of Florida, Stephanie Doutt of Edinboro and Dennis Kobielski of Harborcreek; and six great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff of Floor 5 East at LECOM Senior Living and the VNA Hospice Team for the care provided to their father.

No calling hours will be observed and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Erie County, PA, PO Box 11405, Erie, PA 16514 or a charity of one's choice.

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