Russell Smith

Russell F. Smith, 101, of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. He was the beloved husband of the late Marion (Keller) Smith, to whom he was married 51 years before her passing in 1995.

Born in Bushkill Township, Russell was the son of the late Freeman Smith and Eva (Davidson) Smith.

After his father's passing while Russell was in 8th grade, he began his life of working on the family farm. He was an avid worker and dedicated a lot of his time to the numerous jobs that he had. Some of the numerous jobs he had were; buldozer operator, crane operator, graded lawns, cemetery worker, cement pourer at National Portland Cement Company, as well as many more.

Survivors: He will be dearly missed by his children, Marie E. (Garry W.) Dorney, Diane C. Haupt (the late Donald M.), the late Larry L. Smith (Bobbi); grandchildren, Gregory F. Dorney (Angela), Glen A. Dorney (Shay), Christi Chidsey (Andy), the late Scott L. Broutin, Chad Smith (Stephanie), Tiffany Morgan (Michael), Jessica Smith (Matt); 7 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Russell was the last of 11 siblings

Services: A gathering will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 11:30am until 12:30pm at the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. Interment will take place privately at Hope Cemetery-Hecktown in Nazareth.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, Inc. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net.