March
04,
1928
04,
1928
September
13,
2014
13,
2014
Ronald T. Smith
ELDRED- Ronald T. Smith, 86, of Edson St., passed away Saturday (Sept. 13, 2014) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born March 4, 1928, in Smethport, he was a son of Thomas and Stella Fortner Smith. On July 31, 1992, in Bolivar, NY, he married Bonnie Chelius Bean, who survives.
Ron was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Otto High School, class of 1946.
Mr. Smith was employed by the Olean Tile Co. for 45 years, as a machinist-supervisor, retiring in 1992.
He was a member of the Association of American Retired Persons, and was an avid wood worker and enjoyed reading. Most of all he enjoyed his family.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Bonnie, are a son, Terrance M. Smith of Eldred; two daughters, Rhonda H. (Richard) Batt of Louisburg, NC, Toni L. (Shane) Dunmire of Corry, PA; 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; a brother, Philip L. (Pat) Smith of Olean, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Eugene Smith and a sister, Joan Brunner.
There will be no visitation. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of America, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Bonnie Smith
P.O. Box 45
Eldred, PA 16731
ELDRED- Ronald T. Smith, 86, of Edson St., passed away Saturday (Sept. 13, 2014) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born March 4, 1928, in Smethport, he was a son of Thomas and Stella Fortner Smith. On July 31, 1992, in Bolivar, NY, he married Bonnie Chelius Bean, who survives.
Ron was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of Otto High School, class of 1946.
Mr. Smith was employed by the Olean Tile Co. for 45 years, as a machinist-supervisor, retiring in 1992.
He was a member of the Association of American Retired Persons, and was an avid wood worker and enjoyed reading. Most of all he enjoyed his family.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Bonnie, are a son, Terrance M. Smith of Eldred; two daughters, Rhonda H. (Richard) Batt of Louisburg, NC, Toni L. (Shane) Dunmire of Corry, PA; 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; a brother, Philip L. (Pat) Smith of Olean, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Eugene Smith and a sister, Joan Brunner.
There will be no visitation. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of America, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made to: Bonnie Smith
P.O. Box 45
Eldred, PA 16731
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