Drew G. Smith

Drew G. Smith

June 24, 1949 ~ September 5, 2023

     Drew G. Smith, 74, of Martinsburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 5, 2023 at Homewood at Martinsburg. 

     He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Gilbert A. and Grace Evelyn (Stoudnour) Smith.  On May 2, 1970 he married Linda A. Hugo at the Curryville Church of the Brethren.

     Surviving are his beloved wife, Linda of 53 years; four children: Garrett A. Smith (Robin) of Martinsburg, Kristina J. Snowberger (Kevin) of Roaring Spring, Douglas D. Smith (Mandy) of Martinsburg and Stacey L. Dibert (Dave) of Martinsburg; eight grandchildren: Austin Smith (Kellie), Isaac Snowberger, Spencer Smith, Kase Smith, Garrison Dibert, Adalyn Smith, Lynnae Dibert and Nikolaus Snowberger; a great-grandson, Hudson Smith; two sisters: V. Joy Helsel of Roaring Spring and Jolene G. Bassler of Curryville; and nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by two brothers –in-law: John Helsel and Donald Bassler.

     Drew was a 1967 graduate of Central High School.  During school he worked at the A&P in Roaring Spring, where he later served as manager.  In 1978 Drew obtained his license to sell insurance, which became a longtime career in Insurance Industry.

      For many years he was a member of Curryville Church of the Brethren and for the past ten years was a member of Bare Memorial Church of God in Roaring Spring.  Drew also was also a member of the Roaring Spring Lions Club, National Wild Turkey Federation and Trout Unlimited.

     Drew loved spending time with his family, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and also supporting the local Blair County 4-H Clubs.  He also enjoyed yard work, planting flowers, watching the Pittsburgh Pirates, attending Power Reunions, fishing and hunting, especially Potter County Bear Camp.

     Friends will be received from 11am until 1pm, Friday, September 8, 2023 at Clover Creek Church of the Brethren, where a celebration of life service will begin at 1pm, Pastor Barbara Hammond and Pastor Duane Crumrine officiating.  Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. 

     Memorial contributions in memory of Drew may be given to Martinsburg Vol. Fire Company, 205 S. Market Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662 or Blair County Junior Livestock, 242 Stacey Lane, Williamsburg, PA 16693.

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