Norman C. “Popeye” Smith, 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 1, 1934 to Cash L. Smith and Virginia (White) Smith at home in Big Run.
He married the love of his life Nancy (Whitesell) Smith who survives, on October 16, 1954 and they celebrated 70 years of marriage last year. Norman formerly served in the National Guard. He held multiple jobs throughout his working life beginning by working in a family-owned coal mine and then spending the rest of his career working at Mahoning Valley Milling. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Frostburg United Methodist Church where he was a licensed lay speaker. He recently returned to attending his home church, Grange Church of God. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tending his farm and camping with his family. He loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Gary L. Smith (Jenny), and Larry E. Smith both of Punxsutawney, four grandchildren, Karen (Smith) Haught (Chris), Kimberly (Smith) Arthurs (Mike), Michael Smith, and Joseph C. Smith (Tonya), ten great grandchildren, Adam and Kira Haught, Emma, Kaylee, Brennen, and Theresa Smith, Zoey and Eden Smith, and Kylee and Brycen Arthurs, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers, Ernie, George, Paul, Marlin, France, Sam, and Dave Smith, and a sister Virginia Smith Frantz. Norman was the last surviving of his siblings.
Friends will be received on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:30 AM at the McCabe Funeral Home, Inc., 114 Maple Ave., Punxsutawney, PA 15767 with Pastor Marcus John officiating.
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