David Russell Smay Jr.

David R. Smay Jr., 44, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11th, 2024. Born in Bethlehem, PA. David grew up in Hellertown and until his untimely passing lived with his wife and children in Slatington, PA.

He is survived by his father, David R. Smay, Sr. of Bethlehem and his mother, Brooke L. Smay of Walnutport; his wife, Jessica Sebeth-Smay; his sons, Brenden Smay and Jacob Smay; and his daughters Madisyn Smay and Avery Smay. He is predeceased by his daughter, Emma Smay.

Along with his wife and parents, David is survived by his siblings: Bridget Knopf and her husband, Brian, of Allentown, and Tricia Andree and her husband, Daniel, of Bethlehem. His sister in laws, Tiffany Stevens and her husband Kevin from Williams Township, Trista Cochran and her husband Matt of Milford, Alexis Gerstenberg of Hellertown and brother in law Mason Gerstenberg of Hellertown. His mother and father in law, Joseph and Dorothy Gerstenberg of Hellertown.. His nieces, Meghan, Carter, Elizabeth, Azaya, Stevie and Kai.

Dave had one of the biggest hearts and a sense of humor you just had to love. No matter where you were, if you were with Dave you knew you were going to make memories. He loved his family more than anything in this life. No matter where you were with Dave he was always playing music and “singing” to his favorite bands. Dave had a talent from a young age of drawing and was always drawing or doodling in a sketchbook.

David’s warmth and generosity will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Remember Dave with smiles not tears, for all the joy you shared over the years. Recall the closeness that was yours. Don’t dwell on thoughts of sadness or pain because one day we will see him again. He is at peace or we have to believe all his sadness and pain is gone. When you are walking down the street and you’ve got him on your mind, he is walking in your footsteps only a step behind. He might be out of sight but remember he is with us every morning, noon and night.

Services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made for his family through a GoFundMe account called “Help Us Honor Dave’s Memory” at https://gofund.me/f983be7f. To offer condolences and share memories, visit his "Book of Memories" at falkfuneralhomes.com