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Dora B. Smith 1947-2026

Dora B. Smith, 79, of Gettysburg, PA died Monday evening, October 5, 2026 at the Wellspan York Hospital.

Dora B. Smith
Dora B. Smith

Born April 9, 1947 in Chambersburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Isadora (Williams) Johnson.

Dora worked for over 20 years at the Deli Counter at Kennie’s Market in Gettysburg. Previously she had been employed by the Carroll Valley Borough and the Adams County Housing Authority.

Dora is survived by her son, William Smith, of Gettysburg, PA, her granddaughter, Leigha Jordan-Smith, of Morgantown, WV, and five siblings, Shirley Johnson, Dave Johnson, Michael Johnson, Louis Johnson, and Bernie Johnson.

She was preceded in death by five siblings, Lawrence Johnson, Alice Johnson, Josephine Brooks, Phil Johnson, and Teresa Johnson.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at the funeral home’s website.


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