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Carrie Smurkowski Obituary

TUNKHANNOCK — Carrie Sue Smurkowski, 33, beloved daughter, sister, friend and animal lover passed away at her childhood home in Tunkhannock, early Wednesday morning, July 2, 2014, after a brave four-year battle with cancer.

She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She taught us how to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment. She will live on in our hearts forever.

She was born on Feb. 25, 1981, a daughter of Chrisanne Belles LaBar and her husband, Myron LaBar, and Stephen Smurkowski and his wife, Debra Pope Smurkowski.

Born in Towanda, she spent most of her adult life in Scranton.

A graduate of Bishop O'Reilly High School, class of 1999, and Johnson College, Carrie fulfilled her dream of helping animals and worked for 10 years as a veterinary technician at Dr PAWS Hospital for Companion Animals, Scranton.

Carrie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward and Irene Smurkowski and Edgar and Marie Belles.

She is survived by her beloved pets: dogs, Franco, Dobbie and Penny, and cats: Miles, Ona and Meena. She is also survived by her parents, Chrisanne LaBar and her husband, Myron, Tunkhannock, and Stephen Smurkowski and his wife, Debra, Meshoppen. She is also survived by seven siblings, Elizabeth (Eric) and niece Hazel Derry, Burlington, Vermont; Dustin LaBar and Laura Kingston, Centermoreland; Erin Smurkowski, Philadelphia; Mark Smurkowski, Meshoppen; Jessica LaBar, Tunkhannock; Mekhi LaBar, Tunkhannock, and Samiah LaBar, Tunkhannock. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday from the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Meshoppen, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11 a.m. in the St. Joachim's Roman Catholic Church, Meshoppen, with the Rev. Joseph Manarchuck, of the church, officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joachim's Cemetery, Meshoppen. Family and friends may call 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to One Life to Live Pet Rescue and Adoption Inc. at http://onelifetoliverescue.com

Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Times Leader from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2014.
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Carrie, your spunk and unwavering determination will be missed greatly, you will always be in my heart.

Ayse Ozkaya

July 14, 2014

I was Carrie's music teacher at Gate Of Heaven School. She was a delight in class, full of energy. She is in my prayers and will be missed.

Susanne Motyka

July 13, 2014

I am honored to have been a pink sister of your's Carrie, I will truly miss you and all your lovely fur baby posts. I am sure there is a special place in Heaven for such loving souls as you! Bye for now my friend! <3

Rena Walls

July 9, 2014

We will always remember Carrie as one of our favorites techs at Dr. Paws. Always had a ready smile !! She was wonderful to us with our other dog, Pumpkin, and wonderful to our new puppy, Nala. She will be missed; she was a truly wonderful person. God Bless Her !

Denise and Toby Stage

Denise Stage

July 8, 2014

I will miss you when I bring my Stella in for her shake session. Thank you for the love you showed to our pets and the animals waiting for forever homes. Loved talking with you. Please take care of my Sophie, Sadie, Sam and Sage. They need a mom. Love, Anne

Anne Laboranti

July 8, 2014

You were a wonderful person to know, and I will miss you

ian

July 6, 2014

We are so very sorry of the loss of Carrie.May she for ever rest in peace and may her family in time heal from her loss. God Bless.

Andy&Laura Vargo

July 5, 2014

Our hearts go out to the family of Carrie,she was the only one who was able to cut the nails on our shar-pei, I'm sure our Ebony is with her now Prayers go out to all. Vince and Sharon Uher

Sharon Uher

July 5, 2014

With deepest sympathy.

Susan Kipar

July 5, 2014

Sweet Carrie - a very, very bright light for so many... Her family, friends, all who knew & loved her. Including those with fur & four legs. My heartfelt condolences are for all who will miss her greatly. With hope that cherished memories will eventually bring healing, comfort & peace. I will closely hold onto my own memories of Carrie, always.

Susan, Christmas Girl

July 5, 2014

Sorry about your lost of Carrie. she was a true fighter. But God decided she needed to come home. She will be missed very much. Take care the LaBar family.

Sandy La Bar Lattemann

July 4, 2014

Sweet Carrie, you were taken from us way too soon, but God needed you. He calls the most special ones and you were definitely extra special. You inspired us to live and enjoy life everyday. I'm so glad I was able to meet you in Hershey and see your beautiful smile in person. Until we meet again sweet sister.

Debi Driscoll

July 4, 2014

Carrie is so blessed to have such a wonderful, supportive, loving family. We are so sad for you now as you lay your beautiful daughter/sister to rest. We are all so sorry that she will only be able to be with you as an angel on your shoulder and a strong strong spirit to drive you forward as you try to keep living in this world without her. We at Dr. PAWS were so blessed to be part of Carrie's life, always inspired by her amazing strength as she was forced to accept such an unbearable journey. Our Dr.PAWS family is hurting and missing her so much as we all were witness to her kindness, her strength, her gentleness, her smile and her love. Though we know she had to leave this world, so cruel to her at times, she is being greeted with wagging tails and purrs in excess as she is now surrounded by all of those pets that she herself has helped to reach the rainbow bridge. She will be ever present in our hearts in this world that connects the rainbow bridge to a place that is filled only with love and peace free of pain and suffering. Now she can have a smile on her face that can only come from Carrie as she lays in a field of flowers with dogs and cats surrounding her giving her all the love she needs there while we all continue to abundantly love her here in this world.
Rest in peace my dear little sister. I will miss you forever.

Patricia Sperling

July 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God bless you all with wonderful memories.
Sue & Phil Jurchak

July 4, 2014

This just broke my heart to see.. What a wonderful kind person.. God bless

Janna

July 4, 2014

We will definitely miss our baby "pink" sister, Carriesoup! She was such an inspiration to all of us. I am so glad that I got to meet her in Hershey last year and give you a few bear hugs. I didn't want to let go once I finally got to hold her in my arms. Chris, Steve and spouses, you certainly raised a beautiful, strong young lady. To all of her siblings, she loved all of you. To her special Hazelnut, we all know that Aunt Carrie loved you to the moon and back. She bragged about you all the time. It has been a rough couple days for us Pinks. I can't imagine what the family is going through. Love and prayers to all.

Jean Hayden

July 3, 2014

Carrie, I will always keep the necklace you made me and remember how strong you were. Love and Peace.

Tami

July 3, 2014

Myron & family I was so sad to hear about your daughter as a mom my heart goes out to you may GOD help you and your family to find peace and solace you learn to live with it she is alive in your heart and soul and memories forever

Mary Stair

July 3, 2014

Sweet Carrie, you will be missed by so many including all your pets. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet you in Hershey last year. Another pink sister taken from us way too soon. My thoughts and prayers for your family and friends.
Love, Charlene

Charlene Hunter

July 3, 2014

I loved how sweet you were. I loved how much you loved animals. I loved how much empathy you had inside you. I loved your kindness and support. Thank you for all you gave to us and to this planet. Please watch over us when you can. I will see you one day. RIP Pink Sister.

Rebecca Matos

July 3, 2014

I had the great pleasure to get to know sweet Carrie on the American Cancer Society's message boards over the past few years, then on our "Sisters in Pink" Facebook page. What a positive and uplifting young woman! I was so happy to finally meet her in person last fall at our Hershey weekend! She was even sweeter in person! She was truly very special and will be sorely missed by many people who loved her.

Linda Lewis

July 3, 2014

We were sorry to hear of your heart breaking loss.No one should have to bury their child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you God Bless, Mary Ann and Roger Furman

Roger & Mary Ann Furman

July 3, 2014

Carrie always such a bright spot of courage and cheer. You were the cutest little thing, and dealt with all with such grace. If loving was enough you would still be here, you made a difference.
Prayers for your family and friends. I know you are at peace and chatting with the sisters and brothers who preceeded you. Love Penny

Penny Nuttall

July 3, 2014

May God bless your family and loved ones who mourn your loss. I know Our heavenly father has bigger plans for you. You will be joined with my Cousin Christine Croce and all others who have fought the battle to cancer . RIP Carrie Sue Smurkowski may your eternal light shine on those who love you and knew you.

Marlene Dietrich

July 3, 2014

God needed an angel and took you, Rest in peace my PINK SISTER, your kind words will carry on in my heart. I will miss you!

Cyndi Atinson

July 3, 2014

Rest in peace Sweet One. You were taken too soon, but your memory will shine bright in the hearts of all who knew you. God bless Carrie's family.

Ines Cervenak

July 3, 2014

On behalf of our whole staff, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Your friends at Traditional Home Health & Hospice

July 3, 2014

Dear Carrie, I did not have the honor of knowing you personally, but I could clearly sense your sweet, happy, kind spirit. You have been taken far too soon and my heart breaks for your loved ones. I just know that you are in Heaven and the pain is gone. Rest well sweet Carrie.

Eileen Guzik

July 3, 2014

Memories of Carrie in high school, now an angel in heaven. Prove that only the good die young. Rest in peace, my beautiful friend.

Tiffany Humko Beagle

July 3, 2014

Carrie I will forever carry your light within me. Give hugs from me to all our fellow pink sisters who were there to greet you. To your family, my love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We on the breast cancer boards truly loved Carrie. God Bless you all ..

Lorrie Rumpf

July 3, 2014

Love .thoughts. and prayers for the family and friends of my beautiful Pink Sister. Fly high with the angels Carrie

Debra Stinnett

July 3, 2014

Angie Malloy

July 3, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chuck & Matthew Bullock

July 3, 2014

My dear sweet friend, you were taken from us way too soon. You will sorely be missed but God and our pink sisters needed another Angel. Love you sweet sister. Keep watch over all of us.

Liliana Montero

July 3, 2014

Carrie was one of a kind. Always smiling and such a great person. She was so great with animals. She will be missed.

Susan Phelps

July 3, 2014

We are truly saddened by the loss of Carrie. She fought a tough battle and now she is at peace. I was looking forward to spending time with her in the upcoming weeks for Laura and Dusty's wedding, but I know that she will be with us in spirit. It is very clear that she was adored and loved by many. She will never be forgotten!

Kathleen and John Amabile

July 3, 2014

Carrie's smile will forever be in our hearts. The Rainbow Bridge will be filled with love from all the animals she has helped, cared for, and nursed, my three dogs included. She took care of every one of them, including us. Love you Carrie. Love & Prayers to your family. God Bless.

Katie Sillner

July 3, 2014

May the Angels lead you in. So sweet, so funny, so personable...it is a true pleasure to know you! Your angel form must be amazing! Watch over us and our fur-friends. Till we meet again....xoxo

July 3, 2014

Myron, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carrie, to you and your family.

James & John Whitonis

July 3, 2014

A ray of sunshine. Always smiling and making others smile. Will be greatly missed.
Condolencies to the family.
Corey & Ellen Welch
Lynnelle, Corey and Shana

The Welches

July 2, 2014

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