Brian “B” Smith
August 2, 1964 - March 17, 2026
Brian “B” Smith, age 61, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Born in Chester, PA, on August 2, 1964, he was a son of the late Edward and Barbara (Coons) Smith. Brian spent a decade working at Brandywine Tree and Shrub as a groundsman. He then worked as a tow truck driver at First State Towing in New Castle for 5 years.
When he wasn’t working, Brian was happiest with a tool in his hand. Whether he was tinkering around the house or diving into the world of Star Trek.
Brian’s memory lives on through his companion of 39 years, Robin C. Vernon; children, Jonathan A. Smith (Amanda Kloeckner), Shawn E. Smith, and Kerri C. Smith; and siblings, George Smith, Edward Smith, and Janet Quillen.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 pm until 5 pm on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 5 pm. Inurnment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian’s memory to Venmo (jon68951) or CashApp ($Jon68951).
Barbara Henson
Robin and family, my heart goes out to you all. My sincere condolences and love ❤️🙏🙏❤️
Dmitri H
My thoughts and prays with Brian Smith’s family and friends during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. 🙏
Beverly Simpson
Please accept my condolences of your loss of Brian. I grew up on the same street as him and was a friend of the family. My mother babysat him when his parents worked at Habersett. Saying prayers and sending love 🙏🏻❤️
Beth Jarosz
Robin I’m so sorry you have to go through this. I hope your not alone and have plenty of ppl around you. I’ve reached out to our friends at bjs and let them know as well. They all send there love and prayers. Along with my love and prayers. Love and miss you ROWBIN(remember I used to call u that at work ) lol. Reach out if you need to talk.
Shantel
Brian was an amazing coworker and an even better friend. I will miss him dearly
Janet (Smith) quillen
Deeply saddened by the loss of of my brother praying for your family to the strength to heal
Lea Ann Porter-White
So sorry to see this. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.