Earl R. Smith
Earl R. Smith, 68, of Sandy Ridge, PA, passed away suddenly at work on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Born on July 2, 1954 in Tacoma, WA, he was the son of the late Earl J. & Dorothy J. (Kennedy) Smith. He married Cheryl A. Wood on January 26, 1974 in Philipsburg, PA; she survives at home
He was a Founding Member of Sandy Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, a member of the NRA and for over forty years he was a Hunter Safety Education Instructor for the PA Game Commission.
Earl was the Owner-Operator of E.R. Smith Paving. He was a 1972 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola High School.
He was an avid hunter.
In addition to his wife, Earl is survived by two sons, Earl E. Smith & his wife Laura of Roanoke, VA and David R. Smith of Sandy Ridge, PA; two sisters, Pamela L. Smith-Litten & her husband Don Litten of Sandy Ridge, PA and Linda Guthrie of Osceola Mills, PA; a brother, Rock R. Smith & his wife Cindy of Sandy Ridge, PA; three nieces and two nephews.
Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC, 701 Lingle St., Osceola Mills, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sandy Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, PO Box 18, Sandy Ridge, PA 16677.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneral.com.