Michael W, Smith Jr.

He was born February 19, 1993 in DuBois, PA, the son of Teresa M. (Bell) Smith of Clearfield, PA and Michael W. Smith, Sr. of Erie, PA.

Michael was a senior at Clearfield Area High School and attended the Hyde Wesleyan Church.

He is survived by his parents; a sister, Amanda A. (Bell) Little and her husband, Michael G. Little, Jr.; a maternal grandmother, Mary Ann Elensky and her companion John Bauman of Curwensville; a paternal grandfather, Daniel David Smith of Alabama; aunts and uncles, Tammy and Tom Bloom, Ted and Deb Bell, Tracy Bell and Greg Thacik, John and Tina Bell, Terry and Kelly Daub, Dan and Lori Smith, Rodney and Julie Smith; a niece Haize Little and numerous cousins.

Michael is preceded in death by his maternal grandfathers, Earl Bell and Walter Elensky, Sr.; paternal grandmother, Mary Lou Dubler and an uncle, Brian Smith.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., with Rev. Robert Croft officiating.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday, from 2:00¬-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM and on Friday from 10:00 until the hour of services.

The family suggests that contributions be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 4742 N. 24th Street, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505.

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