James V. Smith

James V. Smith 
January 24, 2026 

James V. Smith, 80, of Pine Grove, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Providence Place, Pine Grove. 

Born on June 8, 1945 in Klingerstown, he was a son of the late Samuel and Anna Snyder Smith. 

He was a graduate of Tri Valley High School.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. 

James was a Machinist and retired from Brubaker Tool and Dye in Millersburg. 

He was a member of the International Harvester Collectors Club.  In addition to being a machinist by trade, he also made it his hobby as he was always working on something. He was an avid collector and restorer of International Harvester Cub Cadet Tractors. He enjoyed trips to auctions and the Gratz Fair. 

Preceding him in death was his wife Linda Kimmel Smith and three brothers, Paul, Larry and Charles Smith. 

Surviving are two sons, Brandon and wife Melissa Smith of Schuylkill Haven, Eric and wife Stacey Smith of Lincoln, DE; three grandchildren, Allen, Ella and Hailey Smith; two brothers, Russell Smith of Halifax, John Smith of Mechanicsburg; a sister, Shirley Welker of Gratz; nieces and nephews. 

All Services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Jacob's Cemetery, Pitman. 

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com

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