Administrators Pompeii Posted April 20, 2023 Administrators Share Posted April 20, 2023 Lawrence J. “Larry” Smiley, age 72 of Falls Creek, PA died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home. Born on June 14, 1950 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Orville and Theresa “Toots” (Uhrin) Smiley. Larry was a graduate of DuBois Area High School Class of 1968. He went on to graduate from Williamsport Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. On June 4, 1983, he married Cathy D. (Moore) Smiley. Cathy and Larry would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in June. Larry worked for Copes Valcon in Erie, PA, then Speer Carbon Company in St. Marys, PA for 32 years. He also worked for Mid-State Amusement in DuBois, PA, RNI Trucking in Falls Creek, PA and Fran Morelli Bus Company in Brockway, PA. Larry was active in all sports his entire life including; hunting, fishing, wrestling, football and especially baseball. He played Little League, Teener League and Federation Ball for the Falls Creek Eagles. Along with his love of his family, he was also a devoted officer of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #965 in Falls Creek, PA for over 50 years. He loved life and lived it to the fullest until his health began to fail him a few short years ago. Larry was loved by his family and was called “Uncle Larry” by everyone. He will be missed by all. Larry is survived by one daughter (Megan Smiley of Pittsburgh, PA), two brothers (Robert Smiley and his wife Star of Falls Creek, PA and Patrick Smiley and his wife Peggy of DuBois, PA), numerous nieces and nephews that he loved, his good buddy and father-in-law, Charlie “Pappy” Moore and his beloved dog Ellie. He was preceded in death by one brother (Thomas Smiley). Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 6 PM – 8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. A private family service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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