Thomas E. Smith, Sr.

Thomas E. Smith, Sr., 78, of Coudersport, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

Tom was born on October 11, 1940 in Coudersport, the son of the late James A. and Lilly (Hanna) Smith.  On October 5, 1963 he married the former Sandra Smith and they have celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Tom was a truck mechanic for Kightlinger Motors, Coudersport, for 36 years and was a veteran of the Navy.

In addition to his wife Tom is survived by a son, Thomas E. Smith, Jr. and his wife Amanda of Rising Sun, MD; a brother, David Smith of Virginia; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Yates.

At Tom’s wishes there will be no viewing or service and a private burial will be in Sweden Hill Cemetery, Sweden Township.

Arrangements being handled by the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 N. East Street, Coudersport.