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Lorraine Smith Obituary
Lorraine Julie (Markosi) Smith, 65, of South Whitehall Township, passed away Friday, May 6, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She and her husband, Charles F. Smith, M.D., celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on June 17, 2004. Born in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Petorak) Markosi of Palmerton. She was a graduate of Palmerton High School and earned a degree in x-ray technology from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. Lorraine devoted her life to her family. Her greatest joys were family, friends and her home, which she turned into a work of art that constantly flowed with food, flowers and laughter. She had a wicked arm that she loved to unleash on the tennis court and in the bowling alley. Lorraine was perceptive, enthusiastic, loyal, caring and filled with love. She will be missed more than words can convey by her husband, children and grandchildren. Survivors: Daughter, Julie Smith Golin of New York City; sons, Charles F. Smith Jr. and Andrew J. Smith, both of Allentown; grandsons, Alexander Golin, Nicholas Golin, Thomas Smith, Joseph Smith; brother, Charles Markosi Jr., M.D., of Hamburg. Services: Burial Services, 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Rd., Bethlehem. Call 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown, with Parastas beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, and call 9:30-10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial will take place in Towamensing Cemetery, Palmerton. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com. Contributions: May be made to your favorite charity in memory of Lorraine Smith.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorraine Smith
Les Swietzer
July 5, 2005
Dear Charlie:
I just found out about Lorraine's passing and was so very shocked about the news. Lorraine always had a smile on her face and over many years, whenever I met her or both of you, we always had a lovely conversation. She was also so full of ehthusiasm and positive vibes. She will be missed by many people who lives she touched. May God Bless You and comfort you in your time of sadness.
Catherine Bray Donohue
June 25, 2005
Dear Julie; I was so shocked to hear from my mom of your mom's death. I am so very sorry for your loss. May the obvious presence of God help you each day as you grieve and learn to live without her physical presence. May you take joy from the many blessings her life brought you and so many others. She was a delight to be around and memories of her continue to delight us. With love and prayers to you and your family,
Janice & Steve Derstine
May 18, 2005
Dear Andy and family,
We were shocked to learn of your mother's untimely death. I remember your mother as being vibrant and so full of spirit. We had a chance to talk a bit at Jean Lessel's picnic for Stephanie Woodling. I felt we had a lot in common. It is with great sadness for you and your family that we write this entry. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you. Janice & Steve
Monica & Lou Monaco
May 18, 2005
Dear Charlie and Family, We were greatly shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Lorraine's passing. She was one of a kind, always with her smile and a friendly word. We shall always keep a part of her spirit in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies, Lou and Monica
Stephanie Woodling
May 16, 2005
Dear Andy,
I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of your mom's passing. What a magnificent spirit she had! The beauty of her spirit undoubtedly transcends this realm and continues to touch all who love her. I think about you and your family very often and hope that life has been good to you.
Love,
Stephanie
George & Elaine Weiser
May 12, 2005
Charlie,
Words cannot express my feelings upon hearing of Lorraine's passing. We were kids together growing up on Hazard Road in Palmerton so many years ago. We lost track of each other until one evening at Art Schmidt's get together at the barn when I heard someone call out "Cubby" a nick name from the past. It was Bob Partel and there were you and Lorraine. Now we have to remember her with joy the good times and how she always was such a fan of Summer Harmony. God Bless you and your children in your hours of grief.
Dottie (Steele) Knappenberger
May 11, 2005
Dear Charlie and family
May the happy memories of Lorraine, and the knowledge that she remains in the hearts of so many touched by her, comfort you in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dottie Knappenberger
Kris Murphy
May 11, 2005
Dear Charlie & family,
It's been many years since we lived next door, but I'll always remember Lorraine's smiling face! Rick and I have many wonderful memories of you both.
We were shocked and saddened when Wilson called to tell us that Lorraine had passed.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
Sandy Ferland (Hebda) (worked in Peds Clinic)
May 11, 2005
Dear Dr. Smith,
I just saw the posting over the internet.... :( I am so so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
KATHY (MENDSEN) ROMANO
May 11, 2005
DEAR JULIE AND FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Juliet Geiger
May 11, 2005
Dear Dr. Smith, Julie, Chuck, Andy and all,
AS you know Lorraine and my mother were the best of friends. I recall with great fondness times on Columbia Ave. as neighbors. All Lorraine/Marge conversations started off with "You know Marge..." These dissertations ranged from the lack of morality in the world to the latest Palmerton happenings - AND always were filled with lots of laughter. I will miss her and pray for all of you and all of us whose sense of loss will increase in the days ahead. Peace and Love, Juliet
Debra Martin
May 10, 2005
Julie, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She always seemed to be such a joyful and powerful presence in your life. Please know our thoughts are with you.
Mary Nagle
May 10, 2005
Dear Charlie and family,
How shocked and sad Don and I were to read about Lorraine. She was so down-to-earth and genuine. She'll be remembered with great fondness by all who knew her. Trust me on that.
Jan Schwoyer
May 10, 2005
Dear Julie (and family)
I was so sorry to read of your mother's passing. I remember having a conversation with Judy Kweller about her, and saying no wonder Julie is such a sweetheart — look at her mother. I know that losing a parent leaves a huge hole in your life. But we certainly saw her in you, and I'm sure she's part of your kids, too. God bless.
Charles Markosi III
May 10, 2005
Dear Uncle Charlie, Chuck, Julie, and Andy,
Please, accept my deepest condolences. The news arrived while on a business trip. I was shocked and saddened by the news of Aunt Lorraine's stroke and subsequent passing. One always thinks there will be time to address walls of silence. I always loved Aunt Lorraine. I am sorry to have missed the chance to say farewell. Aunt Lorraine remains in my thoughts and prayers.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I love and miss you all, Chuck
Ann DeLazaro
May 10, 2005
It is with great sadness that I learned of Lorraine's passing. This was a woman who ALWAYS had something kind to say and ALWAYS had a smile. You will be missed.
Gene Palmer
May 9, 2005
Charles and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was a pleasure to meet Lorraine at the Class of "54 reunion in October. My wife Sherle and Lorraine became instant friends when they learned they had graduated the same year and they shared the same birth month. We will miss her also. All our love, God Bless you.
Kathleen Johnson-Rogers
May 9, 2005
Dear Charlie,
I was saddned to learn of Lorraine's passing, it was always so good to see and talk with her on my return visits to Palmerton. My sincere sympathies to you and your children. I have such wonderful high school memories of Lorraine and all our curricular activies.
God Bless....
Marykay Zamborsky
May 9, 2005
Charlie and family, I was most saddened to hear about Lorraine's death. She and I enjoyed tennis together and had some great conversations about life. What a wonderfully lively person she was. Truly she shall be greatly missed. With sympathy, Marykay
Josie (Delich) Hickey
May 9, 2005
Dear Charlie,
Sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved,Lorraine. We pray for her eternal rest,and that you and your family find peace and comfort in her beautiful legacy.
Charlie and Josie Hickey.
Harper Hogan-Shank
May 9, 2005
Dearest Charlie,Julie, Chuck and Andrew,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loving wife and mother. I have very fond memories of your family. Lorraine was a special part of my childhood and I will continue to cherish our special talks. She was an inspiration in my early teen years.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May you find peace in remembering your favorite memories and knowing that someday you will be together again.
Love,
Harper
Carol Dyno Swirdovich
May 9, 2005
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you during the loss of my cousin, Lorraine. She always had so many nice stories to share & I especially loved her gentle smile. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Love, Carol
David Horn
May 9, 2005
Dear Charlie, Julie, Chuck and Andrew,
Susan and I are shocked and saddened by
your loss. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Susand and David Horn
Gabrielle Monaco
May 9, 2005
Dear Dr. Smith & Family,
My heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Mrs. Smith was a lovely and kind women. I always enjoyed our talks about New York City when I was home visiting. She will be greatly missed by all.
God Bless,
Gabrielle Monaco
Marsha Studenich
May 9, 2005
To Lorraine's Family:
I was saddened to read in the paper of Lorraine's passing. I met her at the Bowling Lanes in '91 and immediately liked her. I remember her saying to me how jealous she was that I was going to be a Grandmother before her. She couldn't wait to be a Grandmother--and was so overjoyed when it did happen. Your family has been blessed to have had her in your lives. She will be missed.
Celeste Abruzzi
May 9, 2005
Dr. Smith and Family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Christine (Visnosky) Bollinger
May 9, 2005
We always looked forward to running into Mrs. Smith at community events in Palmerton. She was so kind and sincere. We are deeply saddened by the news of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this very difficult time.
Kelly, Chrissy and Brock Bollinger
Irma & John Larsen
May 9, 2005
Dear Charlie:
Irma and I were terribly saddened to learn of Lorraine's passing. We remember fondly the good times on Wethersfield Drive. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristin Boyer
May 9, 2005
Dear Dr. Smith,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have always appreciated our frienship and valued your abiliites as a doctor. You always spoke so lovingly and with so much fondness about your wife. This is a very hard time for you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences.
Lauren Markosi
May 8, 2005
Dear Uncle Charlie, Julie, Chuck & Andy: No words can express the hurt I feel in my heart for you.
All my love & prayers are with you.
Lauren
Kathleen Kent
May 8, 2005
Dear Charlie,
We were so sorry to hear about Lorraine. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. Melanie always refers to her as Mom-Moms friend who smelled so good. After she met you the first time she asked me if I could get some Bora-Bora for myself. I will think of her every time I wear it.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kath, Don, Melanie and Miles Kent
(Marilyn and Mickey's daughter and family)
Janie (Schuler) Robinson
May 8, 2005
I haven't seen you in so many years! I am so sorry to hear about Lorraine.
Sandy(Mack) Simek
May 8, 2005
Charlie and Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Lorraine's stroke and subsequent passing. We feel blessed to have been hugged by her at the October Reunion. Peace unto you all at this tragic time.
Sending Love and Blessings,
Sandy and John Simek
Thomasine Falcone
May 8, 2005
Dear Dr. Smith, Julie, Chuck, & Andy~
Please accept my deepest condolences....know that I always respected Lorraine and thought she was one of the "coolest moms" I knew. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers...
All of my love~
Thomasine Falcone
Jennifer and Carl Hesse
May 8, 2005
We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Robert Partel
May 8, 2005
To Charlie, Julie, Chuck and Andy:
There are no words to express our deep sense of loss at Lorraine's passing. The last nine years you have been our closest friends. We will miss the quiet times, the band concerts, our afternoon outings and especially the wonderful times we had playing our favorite games. May the Risen Lord hold Lorriane in His gentle arms and may she watch over us until we see her again.
With all our Love,
Bob and Jeanne
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