Paul F. Smith Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2026 in Columbia, Pennsylvania

Paul F. Smith Sr.

July 13, 2026

Columbia, Pennsylvania

Paul F. Smith Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2026 in Columbia, Pennsylvania

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Clyde W Kraft Funeral Home Inc

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Paul F. Smith Sr. Obituary

The family announces the passing of Paul F. Smith Sr. (Columbia, Pennsylvania) on July 13, 2026. Paul was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Paul F. Smith Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, August Smith and Catherine Smith (Dinkle); his siblings, Bernadine, Veronica, Edward and Cyril; his daughter-in-law Patricia Nachtrab; his granddaughter Kaitlynn Smith; and his great grandchild Olivia Leech-Sasso.

He is survived by: his wife Joanne (Maxenberger); and his children, Paul Smith Jr., Jan Marie Kaufhold, Barbara Smith, Marianne Nicklaus (Jim Nicklaus), Dr. Timothy R. Smith (K. Marie Smith), Beth Kinard (Harry Kinard) and Elaine Leech (Oscar Leech). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clyde W Kraft Funeral Home Inc



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Wed

July 22

Mass of Christian Burial

Holy Trinity Catholic Church
409 Cherry St, Columbia, PA 17512

Fri

July 24

Burial

Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery
409 Cherry St, Columbia, PA 17512

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