Bruce Alan Smith, 59, of Wernersville passed away quietly at home Wednesday, October 29th after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

     Bruce is survived by his wife Marlene Smith.  The two of them were married at St. Paul's UCC in November 1997 by the Rev. George Miller.

 

     Bruce loved the outdoors and had a kind heart towards all animals. 

 

     He was the social butterfly on his job at the Berks County Prison, employed by Cooper Communication as a field techician for 15 years, last working December 24th, 2013.

 

     Besides his wife, Marlene, he is survived by his step-son, Basil Gumby; his mother, Genny Smith; his brother and sister-in-law, Lenny and Lana Smith and their grown children, Kristin and Brad.

 

     He was also preceded in death by his dear father, W. Clyde Smith.

 

     Memorial services are being held on Monday, November 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ (UCC) at 301 West Penn Ave. and Pearl St., Robesonia, PA 19551.  Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fritztown Rd., Sinking Spring, PA.  His pastor, the Rev. Jackie Dougherty of the Center for Spiritual Living Berks County, will be officiating.

 

     In lieu of flowers, please consider a small donation to a no kill shelter www.friendsofallanimals.org or www.1by1catrescue.org.

 

    The Cremation Society of Pa., Inc. is in charge of arrangements: www.cremationsocietyofpa.com.

 

     Funeral Home Cremation Society of Pennsylvania 4100 Jonestown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17109 (800) 720-8221.