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Della Conrad Obituary

CONRAD, Della J. (Smith)
Age 91, of Horseheads, passed away on Nov. 14, 2007 at Bethany Village where she had resided. She was born May 3, 1916 in Rutland Township, PA, the daughter to the late Bert and Rose (Cook) Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" Conrad; sisters, Anna Brown, Flora Hall, Irene Eisenhart; brothers, William, Warren and Max Smith; nephews, Randolph and Lewis Smith Jr.; and niece, Marjorie Grant. She is survived by her brother, Lewis Smith of Dunedin, FL; nephew, James Smith of Illinois, Howard Brown of California; niece, Ann (Carlton) Rennie of Lawrenceville, PA; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friends, including Stanley Smoogen and his family, and Molly Richardson. Della was a graduate of Mansfield High School and retired from Philco Electronics/ Ford Aeronautics and Aerospace Division in Lansdale, PA. Locally she was a member of Breesport Baptist Church and member and past matron in 1984 of Alert Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Elmira Heights, NY. She was also member and past grand noble in 1985 of Elmira Rebecca Lodge. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads, on Mon., Nov. 19, 2007, from 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. Eastern Star service will take place at 1:30 p.m. with her funeral service to be celebrated there at the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. Her graveside service will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads. NOTICE: Officers and member of O.E.S. will gather at the Barber Funeral Home, Horseheads, on Monday at 1:30 p.m. to conduct a memorial service for their departed sister.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Nov. 16, 2007.

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Cindy Burdick

November 19, 2007

To Della's Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.She was a friend of my parents (Ted and Ruth Mansell) and a sister in OES.
Cindy and Jack Burdick

Lewis Smith

November 17, 2007

As a brother and sister we had much love for each other. You were always there when I needed you. I remember the many great times we had together and now that you are home with the the lord it makes me feel so happy to know that you no longer have the suffering and pain and are in peace with our wonderful Lord and Savior.I know I will be with you some day.

Love In Christ;
Brother Lew

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