Robert W. Smith, 89, of Northampton, died Feb. 28, 2015, at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Lois I. (Freeman) Smith for 59 years.

Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Milton and Esther (Nauss) Smith.

He was in the 70th Infantry Division, known as the "Trailblazers," in the U.S. Army. He was a German prisoner of war for four and one-half months, until the end of World War II, in 1944.

He worked for PP&L for more than 30 years until he retired in 1986.

He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Northampton.

He was a member of the Northampton Fire Company and of the Northampton Fire Police. He was recognized by the Borough of Northampton for his many volunteer hours and his service to the community. He was a 32nd-degree Mason in the Chapman Lodge 637, Free and Accepted Masons; and the Siegfried Royal Arch, Chapter 295.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Ronald and his wife Michele of Northampton; a daughter, Sharon Esther Smith of Allentown; a grandson, Joshua Smith; and a brother, Richard Smith of Cementon.

Contributions may be made to Northampton Fire Police, c/o the funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.