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Helen Smeak Obituary



Helen Elizabeth Smeak, 84, of Taneytown, MD died peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster. Born April 27, 1932 in Libertytown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Maude (Mort) Schildt. She was the wife of the late David L. Smeak, Sr., to whom she was married for 58 years. Helen was employed for many years as a seamstress at Claire Frock in Thurmont and Westminster Knit in Westminster. She was a member of Messiah United Methodist Church in Taneytown, and was a former member of the Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Hesson Snider Post 120 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, growing flowers, traveling, dancing, attending country music shows, and spending time with her family. Surviving are son, David Leroy Smeak, Jr. and wife Nina of Littlestown, PA; daughters, Brenda Hyman of Taneytown, and Debra Bankert and husband Jeffrey of Mt. Airy, MD; brothers, Wayne Schildt and wife Jan of Hazelton, MO, and Edward Schildt of Frederick; sister-in-law, Shirley Schildt of Tampa, FL; 7 grandchildren, Kelly Stitely of Taneytown, Kristy Porter of Monroeville, PA, Kevin Smeak of Littlestown, PA, Noah Hyman of Owings Mills, MD, Eli Hyman of Marblehead, MA, and Brandon and Nathan Bankert, of Mt. Airy, MD; 6 great-grandchildren, Chloe and Claire Stitely, Jonathan and Sarah Porter, and Dylan and Abbey Smeak; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, James and Raymond Schildt, and son-in-law, Joel Hyman. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017 at MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD, with the Rev. Patricia C. Dols officiating. Interment will follow at Keysville Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Messiah United Methodist Church, 25 Middle St., Taneytown, MD, 21787, or to Carroll Hospice Dove House, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD, 21157.

Published by Carroll County Times on Feb. 8, 2017.
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My prayers are with you. Helen was a dear lady. I hope all your memories of her will bring you many moments to smile, laugh, love, and feel thankful for the Life you shared with her for so many years. My thoughts are with you.

Ann Schildt

March 2, 2017

Brenda and Family, Very Sorry to read of you loss, enjoy seeing you and your Mom at sjm. Hope they met and remember each other. My father passed on the 2/4/17. always be thinking of you. They will be dearly missed.

Linda Windisch-Sanders

February 14, 2017

Leroy and Nina so sorry for your loss. Helen was a wonderful lady. I only knew her for a short time but she was a delight to talk to. She will be truly missed at the Meadows. Sorry i didn't get her violets soon enough. I have them and would like you to have them. Sending love and prayers. Sue stull. Call me 240-422-9112 to get them.

Sue Stull

February 13, 2017

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Doug & Tammy Hoffman

February 13, 2017

Expression of sympathy to the Smeak family.

David,Jim

David Dayhoff

February 11, 2017

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

Joyce and Gene Mckinney

February 10, 2017

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Fred & Doris Hartman, Sue Reifsnider

February 9, 2017

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a good neighbor. She's at peace and with her husband and family. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You will be in my family's thoughts and prayers.

Frances Bertrand
New Oxford, PA

February 9, 2017

Thoughts and Prayers to the Smeak family. She was a very loving person.

Stacey Lookingbill

February 9, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. I always enjoyed it when she came to my shop..Our sympathy goes out to the entire family..Jane and Jim

Jane and Jim Lawrence

February 8, 2017

Helen was a very sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.

Lisa and Bob Bankert

February 8, 2017

Blaine Schildt

February 8, 2017

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