Obituary for
Frank D. Smith
Frank D. Smith, 75, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at York Hospital.
Frank was born in York on October 5, 1942, son of the late Earl E. Smith, Sr. and Dorothy M. (Wolf) Smith.
He graduated from William Penn Senior High School, Class of 1960. He worked for Boring Furniture Company in York and then went to Densply International, retiring in 1998 after over 25 years of service. Frank was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, AARP, 25 Year Club of Densply, Fire Museum of York, Densco Men’s Club, and Fireman’s Relief Association of York County. He was a life member of the Viking Athletic Assoc., Rex Hook and Ladder Fire Company, and over 50 year member of York Lodge 148 Loyal Order of Moose.
Frank’s favorite dog, Molly, preceded him in death. He is survived by four sisters, Shirley Sease, Jacqualine Bruggeman, Lorraine Schwartz and her husband, Denton, and Yvonne Smith; two best friends, Lorie Altland and Darlene Urey; several nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, and great great nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Smith, Jr., Robert Gordon Smith, and Roland L. Smith; four sisters, Dorothy Ebbert, Anna Mae Coxen, Lillian Portner, and Nancy Werner; and a special friend, Rita Altland.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, 2215 Brandywine Lane, York, with the Rev. Dr. Janyce C. Jorgensen and Frank’s nephew, William Holtzman, officiating. A viewing will be held on Monday from 10 to 11 am at the church. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 2215 Brandywine Lane, York, PA 17404.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, PA 17403.