Donald R. Smith

Donald R. Smith

January 29, 1923 – December 18, 2022

Donald R. Smith, 99, of Martinsburg, passed away Sunday evening, December 18, 2022, at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg.

He was born in Martinsburg, son of the late G. Clair and Elda N. (Bossler) Smith. On November 26, 1950, he married Mary L. Acker and she preceded him death on August 25, 1976, after 25 years of marriage.

Surviving are seven children: Annamae Storbeck (Martin Gayton) of Austin, Tx; Lottie D. Ebersole (Stephen) of rural Martinsburg; Cindy M. Snyder (Richard) of Martinsburg; Titus P. Smith (Beverly) of Martinsburg; Lee D. Smith (Pam) of rural Martinsburg; Joel M. Smith of rural Martinsburg; and Luella R. Stern (Dan Newcomer) of Martinsburg; a daughter-in-law: Jeannie Smith of rural Martinsburg; 20 grandchildren: John Storbeck (Lina Clarke), Kelsey Storbeck, Kurt Ebersole (Missy), Kim Long (Joshua), Joshua Smith (Mandy), Jordan Smith (Jessica), Jenna Lenhart (Andrew), Lori Reimer (James), Erik Snyder (Jess Metz), Travis Smith (Erin), Jeremy Smith (Heather), Misty Mowry (Ryan), Rebecca Fether (Shane), Andrew Smith (Nichole), Matthew Smith (Mara), Rachel Riley (Tom), Sarah Douglas (Ty), Ethan Stern (Jasmine), Jacob Stern (Katie), and Isaac Stern (Jena); 45 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Genive E. Underwood of Martinsburg.

Donald was preceded in death by son, Max D. Smith; a great-grandson, Vincent Reimer; two sisters: Beatrice N. Slick and S. Madeline Goldberg; and five brothers: Dr. Harold E., Elwood R., James S., Marion B., and George E. Smith.

He was a 1940 graduate of Morrisons Cove High School and went on to be a lifelong dairy farmer at Smith Hollow Farms in rural Martinsburg.

Donald was a life member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Martinsburg, and the Pennsylvania Farmers Association. He previously was a board member for the Atlantic Breeders Co-Op.

Farming was Donald’s favorite thing do and he continued to make daily trips to farm even after his retirement. He was an avid reader of farming publications and journals, but most of all enjoyed reading his Bible. Donald loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Friends will be received from 5 to 8 pm., Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Martinsburg, and from 10 to 11am., Thursday, December 22, 2022, where a funeral service will follow at 11am at the church, Pastor Traci Marriott officiating. Private interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg. Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg.

Contributions in memory of Donald may be given to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 115 E. Penn St. Martinsburg, Pa 16662 or to Martinsburg Community Library, 211 S. Walnut St. Martinsburg, Pa 16662.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church
115 E. Penn St., Martinsburg PA 16662
Tel: 1-814-793-2413

Martinsburg Community Library
201 S. Walnut St., Martinsburg PA 16662
Tel: 1-814-793-3335