OBIT: Frank J. "Lightning" SMITH, 1981, Acosta, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SMITH
  
  Frank J. (Lightning) Smith, 66, of Acosta, died Dec. 5, 1981, in
  Mercy Hospital, Johnstown.  Born Feb. 8, 1915, in Jenner Township, a
  son of the late William W. and Nellie (Dudek) Smith.  Preceded in
  death by parents, two brothers, Joe and Stanley.  Survived by his
  wife, the former Ann Benini and these children: Marvin F., married to
  the former Georgianna Flowers, Jennerstown; Marcia, wife of Charles
  Kerekes, Boswell RD 2; Particia [sic], wife of Jeffrey Evans,
  Stoystown RD 1; and Mary Jean, at home; eight grandchildren; and
  these brothers and sisters: John, Martin, and Mary Zurvansky, all of
  Quecreek; Andrew, Virginia Beach, Va.; Walter, and Edward, both of
  Tonawanda, N.Y.; and Helen Brenan, Beloit, Ill.  Member of St. John's
  Roman Catholic Church, Acosta; UMWA; Old Timers Baseball Association;
  and Jenner Rod and Gun Club.  He was a retired coal miner, retired
  PennDOT employee, and a veteran of World War II.  Friends are being
  received in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, where wake service
  was conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday.  Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at
  St. John's Church, Acosta, with the Rev. Father Bejamin Dykas. 
  Interment, Husband Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, December 7, 1981
  
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