Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Jun 5, 1934 – Dec 2, 2023
Shirley J. Smith, 89, of Pen Argyl, passed away, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Blaine Jennings Smith who died April 8, 2020.
Born in Pen Argyl, June 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alba (Perinotto) Williams.
Shirley was a 1952 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and was employed by the former LAR Sportswear, Pen Argyl and Palmerton.
She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl and a former member of UNICO.
She is survived by a son, Dean M. Kemp and his wife Tammy of Pen Argyl, a step daughter, Margo R. Smith-Baratta and her husband Stephen G. of Bethlehem, three grandchildren, Tyler Kemp and his partner Sarah Barnett, Carson Kemp, and Nico Baratta and his wife Kellie McGlynn-Baratta, and a daughter in law, Carol Kemp.
In addition to her husband Blaine, she was preceded in death by a son, Edward R. Kemp, a sister, Marlene LeDonne, and a brother, Roger John Williams.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be viewing hours, Tuesday evening beginning at 6 PM until 8 PM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, and Wednesday beginning at 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM at the church. Interment will be in St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery, Pen Argyl.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Read MoreTo Shirley's Family, My sincere condolences to you all. Shirley had a beauty outside and inside and will be sorely missed. She will be with you always...in your hearts and in your memories. Fondly, Sherry (Lewis) Stecker
Sherry (Lewis) Stecker
December 06, 2023
I will never forget you Shirley. We had alot of good times and New Years Day together. I have missed you and will continue to miss you. God speed beautiful lady Theresa Muscarnera Friend
Theresa Muscarnera
December 04, 2023 | Friend
Dean and Family...My Thoughts and Prayers are with You. Aunt Shirley was always fun to talk with. Keep all of your Memories Close .
Karen Albertson
December 04, 2023 | Wind Gap, PA | Family
Dear Dean,Tammy,Margo, Carol and family. So Sorry for the loss of your mother. Shirley was always such a kind person. Be comforted that she is at peace and reunited with Uncle Blaine.
Joe and Nadine Gostony
December 04, 2023 | Family
So sorry for the loss of Shirley. Always loved riding bike and saying hello to Blaine and Shirley during our Ocean City visit. Lovely lady. Also chatting at the hair salon! Peace be with you at this difficult time.
Marsha and Ronnie Sandt
December 04, 2023 | Friend
To Shirley's family: My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I knew Shirley from UNICO and she was one of the nicest people I knew. May God bless all of you and give you the comfort you need at this sad time.
Lynn Smith
December 03, 2023 | Friend
Dear Dean, Tammy, Margo, Carol and families.
So very sad for the loss of your Mother. She was such a beautiful lady. She and Blaine were incredibly kind to Michael and I. We loved them. I am thankful she can now be at rest. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Karin Curcio & family
Karin Curcio
December 03, 2023 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
Dean & family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother, Mother in law & grandmother. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts & prayers.
Rosalie Mondello
December 03, 2023 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
Dear heavenly, father, Holy Spirit, I pray for you to comfort cousin Dean on the passing of my aunt Shirley in your holy name, the mighty comforter, Jesus Christ, amen John Williams, one of the twins John
John Williams
December 03, 2023 | Kunkletown, PA | Family
