Gertrude E. Smith, age 99, of Herrick Township, passed away early Saturday morning, March 23, 2013 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda. Gertrude was born April 6, 1913 at home in North Orwell, to the late Albert Stephen Smith and Mary Elizabeth (Hamilton) Smith Green. She was a graduate of Orwell High School and Rome High School. In September of 1947 Gertrude married Howard Andrew Smith (no relation). He passed away on Dec. 5, 1970. She was a devoted homemaker who loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was very fond of her entire family. She enjoyed caring for her flowers and enjoyed her family's dogs, horses and cats.
She is survived by her daughter, Maxine Furman (Harry) Camp of Wyalusing; grandchildren, Carolyn (Brian Barto) Clouse, Michael Camp, David (Dawn) Camp, Yvonne (James) Donovan all of Wyalusing; great grandchildren, Melissa (Tim Knowles) Clouse, Ashley, Alexander, and Elyce Camp, Cody, Christopher, and Cheyanna Camp; great great grandchildren, Aryssa and Coye Knowles and Ashlynn; daughter, Sarah Smith (Martiin) Hoover of Limestone, Tenn.; grandchildren, Stacey (Loren)Pearce, Ronald Hoover, Jessica (Martin Harrell) Hipsher; great grandchildren, Terrie Lynn and Andrew Casterline, Corby, Marshall and Juanita Hipsher and Martin Harrell; special caregiver, Lynn Nonnemaker of Windham; special friend, Peggy Bennett of Camptown; several special nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband Howard, she was preceded in death by her former spouse, Hugh Maxwell Furman, sisters, Nora Louise age, 2 years, of North Orwell, Ruth C. (Lloyd) Moore, age 95, of North Orwell, Mary Margaret (Harold) Gates, age 87, of Conklin, N.Y., brother, Albert "Smitty" (Eleanor) Smith, age 96, of Waverly, N.Y. and great granddaughter, DeAnna Camp, age 2 months, of Laceyville.
The family extends their deepest appreciation to the staff of the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital for the loving care provided Gertrude. A time of visitation with family and friends will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Camptown Community Church, Camptown, with a memorial service to follow with Pastor William Westbrook officiating. Interment will be private in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens.
The family will provide their own flowers and requests that contributions be directed to the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, 91 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 or to the American Cancer Society, Bradford Unit, 1948 East Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701-3945 in Gertrude E. Smith's memory.
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March 27, 2013
dawn camp
grandma will be greatly missed especially at our family get togethers.
March 26, 2013
Lori Casterline
Maxine, we were so sorry to hear of grandma's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Lori
March 26, 2013
Shelli Waluk
So Sorry For Your Loss !!
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