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John G. Smithyman

John George Smithyman (aka “Jack” to many) was called home on December 15, 2017. One of his survivors (son, Keith Smithyman of Kennett Square, Pa.) has furnished the information below, for those Florida readers who may be unfamiliar with contributions his father made to lives elsewhere, prior to and after retirement in Sun City Center, Fla.

My father’s sojourn on Earth has been chronologically summarized, based upon three geographical locales where he lived out his first 60 years: Pittsburgh, Pa., Washington, D.C. and finally, Philadelphia, Pa. Since many of you Florida readers might be more familiar with my Dad’s story, from 1990 to the present, we “Northerners” would appreciate any additions you might share. One easy way to do so, is via a memorial website linked to the National Cremation Society location in Ruskin, Fla. Those with web access go to: <a href="http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/JohnSmithyman/Homepage.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/JohnSmithyman/Homepage.aspx</a> or call 855-4MYWISH. There are numerous media choices available to upload onto my Dad’s memorial page, if any of you are willing to furnish the same.  Just click “email host” to leave a secure message, if you wish us to upload any non-text media.