OBIT: Francis C. Smith (Kittanning)

Francis Clair Smith, 74, of Kittanning, died on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the Armstrong County Health Center.

He was born on April 5, 1938 in Kittanning, a son of William J. and Frances T. (Lehner) Smith. He was a lifelong resident of the community.

He was employed as a coal miner at the Jane and Emily Mine. He was a social member of the V.F.W. and the Eagles in Kittanning.

He enjoyed playing bingo and roller skating in his earlier years.

He is survived by two daughters: Michelle Smith of Texas, and Sonya Smith of Sarver; six grandchildren; and two brothers: Joseph L. Smith of Kittanning, and Dwight
(Janet) Smith of Smicksburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Billie Ann Patterson; brother James Smith; and an infant brother.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning.

Interment will take place in the Ford City Cemetery.

To send an online condolence, please visit: www.snydercrissman.com