Dolores R. Smith, 92, of New Ringgold and Fellowship Manor, Whitehall, died Feb. 2, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Harvey L. Smith Jr. for 68 years.

Born Lansford, she was the daughter of the late Louis D. and Lucy (Izzo) Astolfi.

She graduated from Tamaqua High School and attended Drake College of Business in Newark, N.J.,

She and her husband were the second generation co-owners of Smith’s Country Inn, New Ringgold, for 62 years. The business was recognized as the longest continuous running business in Schuylkill County, having started as a stage coach stop in 1769.

She was a Golden Star (50 year) member of Orwigsburg Chapter 424, O.E.S.

She is survived by a daughter, Sandra L. Bodnyk of Orefield; a grandson, Michael John Bodnyk Jr. of Sarasota, Fla.; a brother, Frank D. Astolfi with Kay of North Wales; six nieces and nephews, Jennifer Bowen, Evan Bowen with Amanda, Annette Davis and John, Kim Burns with Tom, Bruce Bailey with Diane and Charles Bailey with Laura; and a friend and caregiver, Debra Bagdonis.

She was predeceased by a son-in-law, the Rev. Michael J. Bodnyk Sr.; and three siblings, Philomena Bowen with Evan, Louis Astolfi Jr. and Mary Astolfi.

Contributions may be made to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church and/or to St. Armand’s Key Lutheran Church Foundation, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.

John R. Molnar