Robert M. Smith Jr.

Robert M. Smith, Jr., 61 years of age of West Penn TownshipTamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at home.

Born Saturday, August 25, 1962 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.the son of the late Robert M. Smith Sr., and Jean (Herring) Smith, Robert was also predeceased by; siblings, Pete Bieniek, and Patricia Smith.

Surviving are; sons, Curt Delong and his wife Kathy of Tamaqua, Garrett Smith of Tamaqua; daughter, Chaynna C. Lobichusky wife of Greg of Nesquehoning; brothers, Joe Bieniek and his wife Alice, Jim Bieniek and his wife Rose, David Bieniek, Gene Smith, Gary Smith, Howard Boyer and his wife Amy; sisters, Diane Smith, Sue Ellen Smith; grandchildren, Landon Delong, Elliana and Lacie Lobichusky.

A Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Bob served honorably in the United States Navy, and retired from True Value Warehouse in Fogelsville. An avid outdoorsman, Bob enjoyed hunting, and fishing. His children said "put an empty bucket in front of their dad, and he could catch a fish".

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Funeral service will be held on Monday evening May 6, 2024 at 7 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com