Jun 29, 2021

Donald L. Smith, 90, of Washington, died in his home, Friday, June 25, 2021.

He was born in Washington, February 28, 1931, a son of the late Alfred E. and Anna Gaus Smith.

He was a 1949 graduate of Trinity High School. Mr. Smith proudly served in the United States Army from October 1952, where he received a National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal and a Combat Infantryman Badge, before being honorably discharged to the United States Army Reserves in 1954.

He worked at Hazel Atlas Glass in Washington and then Trinity Area School District until his retirement in 1993.

He was a 77 year member of Amity United Methodist Church and Liberty Methodist Church. He also was a North Strabane grange member, played on the church dartball team, was a Trinity constable, member of Houston American Legion, was an avid gardener, enjoyed watching birds and wildlife, and especially loved attending his grandkids sporting activities.

On March 8, 1953, he was married to Freda B. Thomas, in her home, by Rev. Robert Lash. They shared over 41 years of marriage before her passing in 1994.

He is survived by three daughters, Eva Jean Smith (Bill Hart) of Washington, Anna Jane Westfall (Thomas) of Taylorstown, Eleanor B. Smith (Larry Day) of Washington; son, Harold W. Smith (Amy) of Bulger; son-in-law, John Fox of Washington; and longtime girlfriend of his late son Ronald, Rose Vescio of Washington. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Crystal Noecker, Paul Westfall (AbbyJo), Elizabeth Angle (Devon) and Luke Smith; a great-granddaughter, Aspen Noecker; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Leanna Schafer and Martha Smith.

Deceased, in addition to his wife Freda, is a daughter, Beverley Fox; a son, Ronald L. Smith; two sisters, Virginia Trexel and Doris Burnfield; two brothers, Bernard Smith and Joseph Smith.

The family would like to thank special friend and excellent caregiver to their Pappy, Carol Miller.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, with Rev. Larry Wiltrout officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Garden Cemetery, McMurray. A guest book may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com.