Edgar F. Smith

Edgar F. Smith, 87, of Walnutport, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Shirley M. (Kocher) Smith, whom he married on June 5, 1976. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Norman and Margaret (Prutzman) Smith. Edgar served his country honorably and proudly as a member of the US Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service as a Technical Sargeant. Following his military career, he worked as a lineman / installer for Service Electric Cable for more than 30 years before retiring. He was a faithful member of Good Shepherd UCC, Slatington, and also a member of the American Legion, Lehighton, and VFW, Walnutport. 

In addition to his wife, Shirley, he will be lovingly remembered by sons Todd Furler of Whitehall and Trevor Fronheiser of Walnutport; grandson Michael Fronheiser; sister Clara “Dolly” Gardner of Allentown. He was predeceased by brothers Norman, Frederick and Gerald Smith.

A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second Street, Slatington. Family and friends may pay their respects from 10 to 11AM. Interment with military honors to follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to Good Shepherd UCC, 3040 Mountain Rd, Slatington PA 18080.