OBIT: Jesse D. SMITH, 2004, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  JESSE D. SMITH
  
  Jesse D. Smith, 88, 1475 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, died July 17,
  2004, at Brethren Village, Lancaster, after a short illness.  Born May
  23, 1916, in Somerset, son of the late James M. and Amy Shumaker.  Also
  preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Swiger and Dorothea Ford.
  Survived by wife, Dorothy L. (Phillippi) Smith, with whom he
  celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2003; daughter,
  Amy J. Smith, married to Michael J. Youndt, Morgantown and one
  granddaughter.  He was a machine operator for Howmet Building
  Products, Lancaster, now Alcoa, for 23 years before retiring in 1979.
  He attended Central Manor Church of God.  He was a veteran of the
  United States Army, serving during World War II and the Korean
  Conflict.  He was a life member of the Somerset Veteran's of Foreign
  War.  He enjoyed hunting camping and wood working.  Visitation will be
  held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Brethren Village.  Memorial service will be
  held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Brethren Village, 3001
  Lititz Pike, Lancaster.  The Rev. Levi J. Zeigler officiating.  Private
  interment will be held at the convenience of the family.  Memorial
  contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 320 Granite Run
  Drive, Suite 200, PO Box 3330, Lancaster, Pa. 17604.  Arrangements by
  the John E. Kraft Funeral Home Inc., 114 West Main St. Mountville,
  Pa. 17554.
  
  07/17/2004 Daily American