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Marie Smith Obituary

Marie B. Smith Marie B. Smith, age 81, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at her residence. Born in Erie on September 12, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Claude M. and Olga A. (Smith) Bundy. Before retiring, she was a secretary for the Erie School District at Strong Vincent High School. She was a member of Saint Jude the Apostle Church. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, John E. “Jack” Smith; a daughter, Joan “Jody” Loesel and her husband Doug, of Erie; two grandchildren, Katie and Julie Loesel; a sister, Joanne Figurski and her husband Harry, of Erie; a brother-in-law, Ronald Smith of Union City, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Brugger Home for Funerals, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard, on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at which time a service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Jude the Apostle Church at 1:30 p.m. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, Palace Business Center, 915 State Street, 16501. Condolences at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

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Published by Erie Times-News on Dec. 24, 2008.

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Colleen Kerr

December 30, 2008

Jody, Doug, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always so nice to talk to. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Colleen Kerr

Shirley Anderson

December 28, 2008

Uncle Jack, Jody, Doug and Daughters,

My heartfelt sympathy for Aunt Marie's passing. I will always remember her as a loving lady and a woman my Mother loved. They are once again together, laughing and loving just waiting for us to join them. I will pray that your hurt and sadness heals quickly but that you never forget.

herb palmer

December 24, 2008

Jody & Doug,
my sincerest condolences to you and your family at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

an old friend,
God Bless,
Herb Palmer

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