Archibald L. Smith Sr.

SMITH, ARCHIBALD LEWIS SR., 78, Nicktown, passed away December 5, 2021, at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  Born August 17, 1943, in Spangler, the son of Jerome and Rita (McConnell) Smith.  Preceded in death by parents, and sisters Ellen Bauer and Eileen Evans.  Survived by children, Mary (Gary) Barton, Philipsburg; Sonya (Paul) Sasser, South Carolina; Archibald (Ashley) Smith Jr., Nicktown; Brittany Smith, Nicktown; grandchildren, Tyler (Ashley), Chandler (Joanna), Kaczey, Heather, Hampton, Lane, Kai, Evie, Logan and Faith; and great-granchildren, Jacob, Owen, Kiarra, Chandler Jr., and Baby S. who is on the way.   Brother of Frances Lee, Portage; Darlene Klatt, Sidman; Geraldine Thomas, Hollidaysburg; Grace LaRue, Cresson; Leo, Roger, James and Irvin Smith, all of Nicktown; and Jerome “Homer” Smith, Loretto.  US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and member of Loretto American Legion. Retired electrician from Norfolk Southern Railroad.  Formerly employed Bethlehem Mine 32 & 33.  Former Owner/Operator of the Schooner in Cresson.  Archie enjoyed spending his free time camping, riding his motorcycle and side by side.  Friends will be received from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Moriconi Funeral Home, Inc., Northern Cambria where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.  Fr. Jeremiah Lange, OSB.  Committal, St. Nicholas Cemetery.

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