Dennis James Smith, 64, of Coraopolis Heights and formerly of Fawn Township, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born in Natrona Heights to William W. and Blanche Irene (VanThiel) Smith on April 19, 1962.

He graduated from Sunrise School in Monroeville, PA and went on to work at Northco Workshop of New Kensington and subsequently RIDC Park (O’Hara Twp.). He next moved to Kennedy Township and most recently Coraopolis Heights where he was involved in several workshops around the area through Citizen Care.

Dennis was a former parishioner of Holy Martyrs in Tarentum and most recently attended Clinton Wesleyan Church in Clinton, PA. Dennis enjoyed music, singing, dancing, and church. For many years he frequented favorite restaurants throughout Natrona Heights with his mother. For those who knew and loved him he will always be remembered as a happy soul who will be greatly missed.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brothers Daniel L. (Cindy) Smith of Fawn Twp. and David M. (Nancy) Smith also of Fawn Twp.; his niece Christy Jones of Frazer Twp.; his nephews Jonathon D. Smith and Roman To of Dedham, MA; Daniel J. (Lacy) Smith of Natrona Heights; Andrew T. (Genevieve) Smith of Buffalo Twp.; his great nieces and nephew Ruth, Josie, Logan, Laurel, and Emma.

The family would also like to extend their gratitude to the staff who cared for Dennis throughout his time at Citizen Care especially Amanda Brittingham and Jamie Speer who he loved.

Visitors will be welcomed on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 4-8 pm at Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave., Tarentum, PA 15084. A private interment will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Tarentum, PA. followed by a celebration of life luncheon at noon officiated by Daniel J. Smith and his Pastor Ted Chapman at West Deer Bible Church, 4341 Bakerstown Culmerville Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044 where everyone who wishes to attend is welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clinton Wesleyan Church, 1022 Clinton Rd, P.O. Box L, Clinton, PA 15026 in memory of Dennis Smith for the church’s meal ministry.VISIT:dusterfuneral.com