Clinton E. Smith

Clinton E. Smithof Stevens Point, PA   Clinton E. Smith, 66 was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 after a brief and courageous second battle with cancer.  At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family.   Clinton was predeceased by his foster parents, Roland and Edna Olive (Carpenter) Smith; in-laws Joseph Charles and Ellen Elizabeth (Haynes) Pooler. Clinton is survived by his former wife and very special friend, Beverly J. Smith (Brian Burman), his very special companion of 18 1/2 years, his cat, Trophy Smith; two daughters, Amy Rychlicki and husband Michael; Kelly M. Smith and boyfriend Kyle Brown; two grandchildren Michael and Madison Rychlicki; five furgrandbabies Mr. Sapado, Mr. Odapas, Lexy Grace, Chloe Addison, and Sophie Bella; very dear friends Peggie Pickering, Joseph Pooler, Linda Wright (Lalaneya), Alfred (Cyrena) Kuss, Vincent Di Cicco, Robert Geiger, Gregory (Karen) Lake, Sharon Darling, Richard Sherman, and numerous other good friends.   Clinton was born on February 15, 1949 in Susquehanna, PA.  He graduated from Susquehanna Consolidated School. Clinton enlisted in the Navy when he was 20 years old.  He served 11 1/2 years as active Military, and then re-enlisted in the Naval Reserves 10 days after retiring from active duty.  He served aboard The USS Pocono, USS Nashville, and USNS Kingsport.  Clinton worked at Frito-Lay for 26 years, alongside his dear Frito-Lay family.   Clinton enjoyed helping others, spending time with family and friends, taking pictures, reading, collecting coins & stamps, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, traveling, and having 'extremely' long talks with the son he never had, "Mr. Brown."   Daughters Amy and Kelly along with Mr. Brown had the pleasure of caring for Clinton at home during the last chapter of his life.  At home, he enjoyed sharing stories, sitting outside in the sun, doing laps with his 'supped up' walker, and entertaining the many visitors who came to spend time with him.   A very special thanks to Lourdes Hospital, specifically SR. Herme (Hermenegilde M. Naluyima) and Lourdes Hospice, especially Erin Johnson and Cathy Dillenbeck.  Another special thanks to our dear friend, Monica Usiak, for her help and assistance in making final arrangements for Clinton.  Lastly, a special thanks to Kelly's NYSEG family for all of the wonderful food.   To celebrate Clinton's life, the family will receive friends at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave, Susquehanna, PA, on Sunday, November 29th from 2-5pm with a Service immediately following officiated by Rev. Chris Mogenson.   Memorial contributions can be made to Lourdes Hospice in Clinton's name.