Richard P. Smith

Richard P. Smith, 79, of 20999 Star Route, Meadville, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Meadville Medical Center.

He was born in Meadville January 12, 1930, a son of the late Walter and Louise Jacklett Smith.  He married Patricia Coulter September 11, 1954.

Richard was a 1948 graduate of Randolph High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving from 1951 to 1953.  He was employed by Asplundh Tree Experts for 41 years, retiring in 1989 as a general foreman.  He was a life member of Meadville Elks Lodge 219 and was a member of the Charles Stafford American Legion Post 111, Meadville.  He enjoyed restoring Corvettes, hunting, and golfing.

Richard was a member of St. Brigid Church, Meadville.

Survivors, in addition to his wife Patricia of 54 years, include a daughter, Brenda Smith of Chatham Township, OH; a son, Tim Smith of Meadville; a daughter-in-law, Melissa Smith of O’Fallon, IL; 2 sisters-in-law, Isabel Smith of Saegertown and Connie Etheridge and her husband John of Meadville; 2 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Smith and his twin brother, James Smith.

Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville with a Scripture Prayer Service at 3:45 p.m. and an Elks service at 6:45 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Brigid Church, 383 Arch St., Meadville with Fr. Rocco Tito as Celebrant.

Interment will be in St. Hippolyte Cemetery, Frenchtown.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 505 Poplar St., Suite 310, Meadville, PA 16335.  The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care of Dr. Paul Oyler and the Meadville Medical Center staff.