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Gerald Leonard
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August 15, 1939 – February 12, 2021

Gerald Smith
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Obituary for Gerald Leonard Smith

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Gerald L. Smith, 81, of Bethlehem, residing at Westminster Village in Allentown, passed away on February 12, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Arlene (Czipoth) Smith, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Irene (Miller) Smith. He served in the US Marine Corp and later attended Real Estate School through Penn State. He was a Real Estate Manager for Conrail and later Norfolk Southern for over 35 years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of Bethany UCC Church, where he was an usher for many years and also volunteered for 30 years in the sports office at Rauch Fieldhouse at Lehigh University. He enjoyed annual fishing trips in Canada as well as hunting, golfing, going to the casino and eating PA Dutch cooking.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Arlene, he is survived by his daughters, Debra Smith and Suzanne Smith, several nieces and nephews and his buddies, Sadie, Brandy and Bear. He was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Harold Smith and a sister, Ruth Varga.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday, Feb. 20th from 10-11:00 A.M. in the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St. Bethlehem. Due to COVID-19 limitations, the Service will be private for family, however it will be live-streamed. More info at www.jamesfuneralhome.org. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Mem. Park.

Contributions: In lieu of Flowers, contributions to Bethany UCC Church 600 W. Market St., Bethlehem PA 18018 would be appreciated.

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Visitation

When Saturday, February 20th, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.
Additional Information For Live-streaming of the service: please click the Webcast Button from the Menu on obituary page.

Service Information

When
Saturday, February 20th, 2021
Location
James Funeral Home & Cremation Service, PC
Address
527 Center Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Location Information
Between Market and Broad Streets on Center Street.
Service Extra Info
Due to COVID-19 limitations, the Service will be private for family, however it will be live-streamed. For Live-streaming of the service: please click the Webcast Button from the Menu on obituary page.

Interment Information

Location
Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery
Address
1856 Linden Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017
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