Fredric S. Smith Sr., 89, of Whitehall, died May 11, 2021, at his home. He was the longtime companion of the late Margaret Cebenko.

He was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Brisch) Smith Jr.

He was in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany between World War II and the Korean War.

He was a cutter at Penn State Mills.

He is survived by two sons, Fredric S. Jr. and Debra and Barry and Deborah; a daughter, Diana and Michael McGouldrick; 10 grandchildren, Michael McGouldrick, Jason McGouldrick, Matthew McGouldrick, Dennis McGouldrick, Jeremy Smith, Matthew Smith, Jennifer Smith, Michele Smith, Mark Smith and Danielle Smith; five great grandchildren, Yelena-Rei, Hayden, Riley, Jackson and Jordyn; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Suzanne and Grace; and two brothers, Robert and Richard.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.