James E. "Smitty" Smith's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2026 in Springfield, Pennsylvania

James E. "Smitty" Smith

September 13, 2026

Springfield, Pennsylvania

James E. "Smitty" Smith's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2026 in Springfield, Pennsylvania

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James E. Smith Obituary

James E. Smith (Springfield, Pennsylvania) passed away on September 13, 2026. James shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Ruth; his children, James H. Smith (Rosa) and Paula Ahearn (Paul); his grandchildren, Jimmy, Samantha, John-Paul, Michael and Isabella; his great grandchildren, Aurora, Daniel and Jameson; and his siblings, Clare Wilson, Jean Barnett and Joseph Smith.

Viewing will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at the St. Edmond Church. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at the Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery (1600 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064).

In lieu of flowers, family request donations made in "Smitty's" memory to St. Edmond Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ruffenach Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services



Fri

Sep 18

Viewing

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

St. Edmond Church

Fri

Sep 18

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

St. Edmond Church

Fri

Sep 18

Burial

Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
1600 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064

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