OBIT: Irvin W. SMITH, 1949, Altoona, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Sharon Miller Shabodeho@aol.com Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ Irvin W. Smith Long engaged in banking and financial activities in the city, Irvin W. Smith, aged 71, passed away Sunday afternoon at the Altoona hospital after a brief illness. A resident of Altoona since 1901, Mr. Smith was affiliated with building and loan associations in various capacities. He served as cashier of the Union bank for 26 years. At the time of his death, he was office manager for the trustees of the building and loan associations. During his career, Mr. Smith came in daily contact with many Altoonans, enjoying fine friendships. His early life was spent in the teaching profession and he served as an assistant principal in the Fairview school. He leaves to mourn him his wife, three sons and a daughter, eight grandchildren and five brothers, the sympathies of the community being extended to the family. Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, August 2, 1949