Philip L. Smith

Philip L. Smith, 71, of New Castle went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 6, 1954 to the late Paul Franklin and Margie Ina (Magee) Smith.

Phil was a graduate of Tri High School. He loved camping, fishing and traveling to Florida.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 18 years, Anna E. (Kissinger) Smith; son, Shane (Amber) Smith; daughter, Brittany Dutrow; grandchildren, Brayden, Colton, Taven, Bella, Briana, Amiah and Dixie; brothers, Pat (Tia) Smith and Mike (Jane) Smith; a sister, Cindy (Bill) Wright and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Steve Smith.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025 with Pastor Mark Herbkersman officiating at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. A time of gathering will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday. Cremation will take place at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 733 Third Avenue, Ste. 510 New York, NY 10017. You may express condolences or share a memory of Phil at www.hinsey-brown.com.