Richard O. Smith
Hodge vice president was active in Jamestown



Richard O. Smith of 199 Ray Road, Greene Township, passed away at 2:47 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was 60.


Mr. Smith was born Feb. 9, 1947, in Greenville, a son of Violet Landfried McMillen.

He graduated from Reynolds High School in 1965 and earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1970 from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Smith was employed by Hodge Foundry Inc., Hempfield Township, beginning in 1970 and continuing his dedicated work until his death. He currently served as vice president of operations.

Through the years, Mr. Smith was involved in his community, active as a Jamestown Area School Board member; president of James- town Senior Baseball League; and coach for Jamestown Little League and Jamestown Midget Football team.

He enjoyed reading, history, gardening, remodeling and woodworking. Mr. Smith loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Rachel, and great-niece, Paige.

His wife, the former Carol Sue Hurst, whom he married Dec. 26, 1967, survives at home.

Also surviving are: a daughter, Deborah L. Smith and son-in-law Gerald Kolbrich; and a brother, Jack Smith and his wife Rida, all Jamestown; a sister, Karen J. Loutzenhiser, Greenville; his sister-in-law, Judith Ammirato, Folsom, Calif.; and his nephews and nieces, Gorden Smith and his wife Patty; Lee Smith and his wife Sharon; Max Loutzenhiser and his wife Mary; Melodie Schell and her husband Chuck; and Traci Loutzenhiser.

He also leaves his granddaughter, Rachel Smith; and several great-nieces and -nephews.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Max McMillen; a son, David Leo Smith; a nephew, Richard John Smith; and his brother-in-law, Paul Loutzenhiser Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association, Landsmark Building, 100 W. Station Square Drive, Suite 550, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1122.

SMITH

Richard O., 79, of 199 Ray Road, Greene Township.

Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (10-31-07) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Condolences may be posted at loutzenhiser-jordanfuneralhome.com

Service: Celebration of life at 11 a.m. Thursday (11-1-07) in the funeral home.
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