Raymond Allen Smith

Raymond Allen Smith, 84, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Spring Creek Rehab & Health Care Center, Harrisburg.  Born Sunday, February 23, 1936, in Hershey, he was the son of the late Raymond D. and Dorothy T. (Bender) Smith.  He was married to Dorothy F. “Dot” (Stoudt) Smith for nearly 62 years.

A Veteran, Raymond proudly served with the National Guard and retired after 20 years of service.  He went on to become an instructor at Dauphin County Technical School where taught in the machine shop.

In addition to his wife, Dot, of Marietta, he is survived by two children: Kelly J. Shenk, of Annville and Dale R. Smith, married to Karen, of North Carolina.  Also surviving are three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters: Darlene Mease, married to David, of Liverpool, Shirley Hostetter, of Lebanon and a brother, Earl Smith, of Lebanon, as well as Raymond’s extended family and caring friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Smith and two brothers, Kenny and Wilbur Smith.

A Private Committal Service will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA, with military honors.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 North Market Street, Elizabethtown  17022, 717-367-1543.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Raymond’s memory to Masonic Children’s Home Endowment Fund and mailed to Masonic Villages, Office of Gift Planning, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA  17022.

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