Russell T. Smith, 92, of Waynesboro, Franklin County, former Mowry resident, passed away, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Quincy Retirement Village, Waynesboro. Born in Mowry, December 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Emerson and Gertrude (Runge) Smith.  He was a graduate of the former Butler Township High School, class of 1951.  Following high school, Russ attended Williamson Trade School, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 97th Signal Battalion Radio Company in Germany, attaining the rank of Specialist Three.  Following his service time, he was employed as a mechanical engineer for Landis Tool Company, Waynesboro until his retirement in 1997. Russ was a member of the Penn-Mar Community Church, Cascade, Md.  Preceding him in death was a son; Todd, passing September 8, 2015, a Great Grandson, Austin Staley in 2021, and brothers; Loren, Donald, and Edwin Smith.

Survivors

Wife:  Joan (Hornberger) Smith, married 68 years

Son:  Tedd Smith and his wife Tammy, Quincy

Daughter:  Tammy wife of Doug Staley, Waynesboro

Sister:  Miriam Hummel, Lavelle

Sisters in Law:  Nadine and Barbara Smith

Grandchildren: Andy Staley, Shelby Smith, Brittany Wang, Bethany Gross, and Chris Staley

Great Grand Children:  Aaliyah, Aidan, and Adrian Dennis

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a grave side Celebration of Russell’s Life, with Army Military Honors, July 7, 2026, at 11 AM, in the Sunnyside Cemetery, Lavelle.  Officiating will be Russell’s son, Pastor Tedd Smith. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com to leave messages of condolence.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.