Arthur J. Smallenberger

Arthur J. Smallenberger, 82, of Conneaut Lake, a former business owner and county civil defense director, died Wednesday, July 14, 1993, at Meadville Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was born in Meadville, November 9, 1910, a son of William F. Kathryn Wagner Smallenberger.  He married Marian Lawrence, April 24, 1937.  She preceded him in death April 11, 1982.

He owned and operated the former Brite-Spot Dairy Bar in Kerrtown for 32 years.  He retired in 1978 as civil defense director of Crawford County after 14 years of service.  Following he retirement, he worked part-time at Bill's Radio and TV.  He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge #408, Solomon Royal Arch Chapter 191, NW Commandery No. 25, all of Meadville; the PA State Police of Crawford and Erie Counties; and Presque Isle Travelers Club.  He was a founding member of the Meadville Chapter of Order of Demolay.  He assisted in the operation to the sound system for the Crawford County Fair for many years.

Survivors include a daughter, Leanna Parsons of Conneaut Lake, three grandchildren and a niece and nephew.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Greendale Cemetery.