Harvey Lamar Smith Jr., 88, of New Ringgold, died Jan. 22, 2017, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Dolores R. (Astolfi) Smith for 68 years.

Born in Middleport, he was a son of the late Harvey L. Sr. and Eva (Troutman) Smith.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War era serving on the USS Allagash.

After graduating from Ford Business School, Pottsville, he was the bookkeeper for Hummel Buick, Schuylkill Haven.

He and his wife became second-generation co-owners of Smith’s Country Inn, New Ringgold, which was recognized as the longest continuous running business in Schuylkill County, having started as a stagecoach stop in 1769.

He was a member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Ringgold, Schuylkill Masonic Lodge 0138, F.& A.M., Orwigsburg, Rajah Shrine, Reading, and American Legion Post 0144, Middleport.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Sandra L., and her husband the Rev. Michael J. Bodnyk of Orefield; a grandson Michael John Bodnyk Jr. of Manhattan, New York City; and a sister Rita Bailey of Orwigsburg.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.