Malcolm W. Smith

Malcolm W. Smith, 90, of Berlin, MD, formerly of Sewickley, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011 in Berlin, MD, at his son’s home. He was born in Leetsdale on November 23, 1921 to the late Howard J. and Ellen Elizabeth (Smith) Smith. On May 1, 2002, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife for 56 years, Georgina (Lupinacci) Smith.

Malcolm was a retired fitter from Bethlehem Steel, Leetsdale, former manager of Edgeworth Club Bowling Alley for 17 years. He graduated from Sewickley High School. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, former President of the 4th of July Fireworks Committee, and the Leetsdale Little League where he coached and umpired. His hobbies included fishing, bowling and woodworking. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp in the South Pacific and was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star and the Meritorious Unit Award.

 He is survived by children; Howard J. Smith (Kathleen D.) of Ocean City, MD and Catherine Laughman (Charles) of Lore City, OH; brother Edwin T. Smith (Gerri) of Vienna, WV; sister Phyllis Matthew (Wilson) of Cuddy, PA; also 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Harry E. Smith.

Visitation took place Friday at Copeland’s Sewickley, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. James Church and burial at St. James Cemetery.