Dale Michael Smith

Dale Michael Smith, 83, of Champion, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Saturday, May  25, 2019. He was born October 25, 1935 in Monessen and was the son of the late Jay Smith and the late Helen (Bell) Smith Lincoln. He was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Cramer) Smith who passed away December 19, 2017. Dale was a life member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Somerset. He was also a member of Duquesne-McKeesport F & AM Lodge 731 and the National Ski Patrol. Dale was Director of the former McKeesport Choraliers Chorus. He was a retired Director of Operations for Intercity Motor Freight and had previously taught school and worked for the former G.C. Murphy Co. He is survived by his son, Bradley M. Smith of Scottsdale, AZ, daughters, Kelly Lynn (Jon) Kruper of Jones Mills, and Lori J. (John) Schwerzler of McMurray, brother, Dr. Raymond B. (Mary Lynne) Smith of Longboat Key, FL, grandchildren, Megan, Madison and Mackenzie, nieces and a nephew. Friends are welcome Friday, May 31, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019  at  11  am at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greenock. (Everyone please meet at the church). The Rev. Erin Evans will be officiating. Private burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or (412) 208-3550 are suggested. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com