Jon E. Smeigh

On December 25, 2022 Jon E. Smeigh was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with his family by his side at Moravian Manor in Lititz. Born in York, he was the son of the late William E. Sr. and Catherine D. (Striebig) Smeigh. Jon was the husband of the late Geraldine F. “Gerry” (Keiser) Smeigh who passed away on March 26, 2021. They were married 69 years. He is survived by his son, Todd Smeigh and daughter-in-law, Dawn (Splain) Smeigh of Elizabethtown, granddaughter, Rachel Smeigh of Mount Joy, a grandson, Nathan Smeigh of Elizabethtown, and a grandson, Kyle Spigelmeyer of Lititz. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Portia (Keiser) Smith and husband James of Roseboro, North Carolina. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and their children. Jon was preceded in death by a son, Lynn E. Smeigh and four siblings, Wayne, William Jr, Vernon and Mildred Smeigh. Born August 6, 1933, Jon was a life-long resident of York Township until 2011 when he and Gerry relocated to Elizabethtown. Jon was a graduate of Dallastown Area High School, class of 1951. He enjoyed playing football for the Wildcats for three years. He began an apprenticeship to become a machinist at Jacobus Plastics shortly after graduation. Over the years he became a skilled tool and die maker working for Berg Electronics, Telemechanique, and New Concept Tool and Die. He was a long-time member of Salem United Church of Christ, now Salem Christian Church of Jacobus. Jon was a competitive benchrest shooter throughout his adult life. He won several titles and placed in many matches he entered. He was an active, life member of the Izaak Walton League of York, Chapter #67. He taught hunter safety and helped annually with the York Outdoor show which was sponsored by the Chapter. He was also a life member of The Starview Sportsman’s Association and The Original 1,000 Yard Benchrest Club. Jon was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting white tail deer, mule deer, bear, antelope and elk in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Wyoming. Jon also enjoyed hiking. He hiked the entire Susquehannock Trail in north-central Pennsylvania and portions of the Appalachian Trail. He enjoyed taking daily walks and spending time with his grand dog, Cassie. A celebration of Jon's life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Sheetz Funeral Home, 16 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA. Family and friends are invited to visit with the family between 10 and 11 AM, with the service beginning at 11 AM. Pastor Kevin Becker from Salem Christian Church in Jacobus will be the officiant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Village Hospice, 98 Masonic Dr Suite 101, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Interment will be scheduled for early spring 2023 at Salem Union Cemetery in Jacobus.

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Jon E. Smeigh

August 6, 1933 - December 25, 2022