BENTLEYVILLE — Frank A. Smith, 86, a life-long resident of Bentleyville, died Friday, May 9, 2008, in the Mon Valley Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born Oct. 21, 1921, in Bentleyville, a son of the late Frank and Hattie Smith.

Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War II, serving with U.S. Army 124th Infantry as a staff sergeant, machine gunner and squad leader in the South Pacific Theater, including Australia, Guam and New Guinea. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor. For his honorable service he was awarded the American Defense Service Medal with one bronze star, and the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal.

He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps. Following his service to his country, he worked as a boilermaker for more than 30 years, retiring in 1982.

He enjoyed bowling, playing area slots and watching westerns.

Mr. Smith was a member of the Boilermakers Local 154, Bentleyville American Legion Post 165 and Bentleyville Eagles Aerie 1809.

Surviving are three sons, Frank F. Smith and his wife, Diana E., of Meadville, Danny E. Smith and his wife, Cindy L., of Phoenix, Ariz., and Larry E. Smith and his wife, Stephana, of Bentleyville; three grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Adam Smith and Richard Keith Dunlap; and three great-grandchildren, Samantha Leigh McClain-Dunlap, Emma Quinn McClain-Dunlap and Fiona Paige McClain-Dunlap.

His wife, Florence E. Blackwood Smith, preceded him in death Sept. 6, 1996. Deceased, in addition to his parents and wife, is a brother, John E. Smith; three sisters, Martha Luketich, Mildred Biscoe and Rose Bailey; and an infant son.

Friends were received Sunday at Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main St., Bentleyville, where the funeral was conducted Monday, with the Rev. Sang Choi officiating.

Internment followed in Beallsville Cemetery. Full military rites were accorded by Bentleyville American Legion Post 165.

In lieu flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Bentworth Senior Citizens Center, 931 Main St., Bentleyville, Pa. 15314. An online guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.greenleefuneralhome.com.