Seven Valleys – Richard L. Smith, 76, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Margaret “Lynn” Smith to whom he was married for 55 years.
Born October 29, 1948 in York, PA, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Dorothy J. (Jackson) Smith. Mr. Smith worked for many years as a draftsman in manufacturing, eventually retiring in 2015 from Gichner Shelter Systems.
He was a member of Christ Church in Jacobus, as well as the Sons of the American Legion, 13th Ward, the Prince Club and the Valley Gun Club. He was an avid hunter and loved to go fishing and crabbing. He also loved to solve Sudoku puzzles.
Mr. Smith is survived by two daughters, Teresa New and her husband, Ken of Newnan, GA and Tammy Ream and her husband, Bryan of Seven Valleys; five grandchildren, Adam and his wife, Jen, Justin and his wife, Becky, Myranda, Brandyn and Tybet; five great grandchildren, Lily, Zoey, Mackenzie, Riley, Mason and a new little one on the way; one brother, Randy L. Smith and his wife Susan of Delmar, DE; two sisters, Kathy Hamme and her husband Terry of Spring Branch, TX and Karen Smith of Spring Grove, PA.
A Celebration of Life Tribute Service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Heffner Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, PA, is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 235 Saint Charles Way, Suite 250, York, PA 17402.
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