Wm. Harold Smith

Message from Rose Free

Mr. Smith was my chemistry teacher at Portland High School. He took time to help me with chemistry. That was the same year my mom passed, so I had a lot going on and he was a good listener. Later on in years I moved down to the Dunkirk & Redkey area and meet up with the same wonderful teacher. His wife also taught my daughter, both of them wonderful teachers that I will never forget. Peggy & family you are in my thoughts & prayers.

A candle was lit by Tena Valenbtine on December 9, 2017 2:39 PM

Message from Tena Valentine

Peggy,
I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. I don't take the paper anymore, so I didn't know of this. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tena Valentine

Message from Dorothy Clay

Peggy, So sorry to learn of Harold's passing. He was a very kind man and will be sorely missed.

A candle was lit by Norman Moles Jr. Class of 1989 on December 6, 2017 11:26 PM

A candle was lit by Delee (Bentz) Hall on December 5, 2017 8:07 AM

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I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Smith's passing. He was a wonderful man and a great teacher. I will never forget the fun times he made in math class. Thoughts and prayers to all of his family. Heaven has gained an awesome man.

A candle was lit by Delee (Bentz) Hall on December 5, 2017 8:05 AM

A candle was lit by Samantha Bruggeman, Class of 1985. on December 4, 2017 8:38 PM

Message from carolyn herrin johnson

wonderful memories of the whole Smith family from my youth at Plymouth Church in Dunkirk. Remember Harold leading music when our church visited the nursing homes. Also hayrides at your farm. You are all in my prayers and may God be forever near.

Message from Debra Hensley Lehman

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers to the family

A candle was lit by Rusty Willard JSHS class of 1982 on December 4, 2017 10:47 AM

Message from Carole Reffner-Great Falls, MT

My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this most difficult time.

A candle was lit by Donna Fulk - JCHS Class of 1991 on December 3, 2017 4:22 AM

Message from Tina Addington

Best math teacher I ever had...helped a math-impaired girl through geometry. I'll never forget him.
Peace to his family.

A candle was lit by Tina Addington on December 2, 2017 12:31 PM

Message from Brown County, IN

Remember the Coffman family who often used to be at Mike's Landing in Michigan the same week as you? I'm jennifer, the youngest. We send our condolences to your family over the loss of both Harold and Kane (earlier). Both my parents are still living at age 89 also, but are in poor health. I just turned 60 and Jackie is 64. I remember Harold and Peggy both as being very kind people.

Message from Middletown, IN

Mr. Smith was my geometry teacher at JCHS in the early 1980’s. I was not a very good math student and it stressed me out. He spent most every lunch hour tutoring me. We laughed, ate lunch, and made it through what was not an easy class for me. I will always remember his kindness and genuine care and concern for a young girl who just wanted to keep her grades up. My parents divorced that year and he took the time to listen and show genuine compassion and concern as I struggled. He cheered me up each day by smiling, cracking jokes, and investing time in a young girl who needed a little extra attention. When I think of teachers who made a difference in my life he will always be at the top of the list.

You have my deepest sympathy as you mourn his passing. I have no doubt he was met at the gates of heaven by Jesus and heard, “Well done my faithful servant.” Mr. Smith showed the love of Jesus to all he met.

A candle was lit by Andy and Vickie Pavey on December 1, 2017 9:28 PM

A candle was lit by Rita Frye Giudice ~ Class of 1981 on December 1, 2017 8:12 PM