Russell "Rusty" W. Smith

 Russell W. "Rusty" Smith, Fairchance, Pa.

     Russell W. "Rusty" Smith, 77 , a life long resident of Fairchance, Pa. went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ his savior on March 19th, 2025 at Mt. St. Macrina Manor.

     Preceding him in death were his father, Russell S. Smith and mother, Ruth Smith, and his loving wife, Sharon L. Smith.

     Left to cherish his loving memories are his sons, Jeff Smith, and Christopher W. Smith and wife Tammy Intorre of Fairchance, Pa.; grandchildren, Megan Jo Smith (his princess) and fiance' Caitlin Brumley of Fairchance, Pa., Brandon Smith (his boy) and fiance' Ashley McElroy of Fairchance, Pa., Hannah Smith and Nick Smith of Chalk Hill, Pa.; great-grandson, Greyson Smith (his pride and joy); sisters, Patty Stillwagon and husband Don of Uniontown, Pa. Cathleen Smith and Janet Smith of Uniontown, Pa.

     Rusty served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1969 for the United States Air Force following the Air Force Reserves until 1971.

     He was a dispatcher from home for the Fairchance Fire Department and EMS. He also read water meters for the Fairchance Borough until his retirement. Rusty was a kind hearted, gentle loving soul who would help his family out at any given time. We will all miss him dearly.

     Arrangements are under the direction of the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home as his request to be cremated, no viewing and laid to rest with his loving wife at Smithfield-Fairchance American Legion Post 278 Cemetery at Maple Grove, Dry Know Hill, Smithfield, Pa. with Military Rites being accorded by General Marshall Amvets Post 103 on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

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