Pearl R. Smith

ABBOTTSTOWN Pearl R. (Hoke) Smith, 83, died Friday, August 13, 2010, at Columbia Cottages in Hanover. She was the wife of Billy B. Smith, who died January 9, 2009. Pearl was born August 26, 1926, in Abbottstown, the daughter of the late David and Delta Hoke. Pearl was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Abbottstown, where she was the organist and choir director for 55 years. She was also a member of the Order of The Eastern Star #169 in Hanover, where she was a past Worthy Matron. She retired as Controller for Gene Latta Pontiac/Buick. Pearl is survived by a daughter, Deborah A. Smith of Jim Thorpe; two sons, David T. Smith and his wife, Nancy of New Britain, and Thomas A. Smith and his wife, Angela Tandy of Washington, D.C.; and five grandsons, Matthew Smith of Houston, Texas, Lt. Gregory Smith of Birmingham, Ala., Drew Smith of Denver, Colo., Zachary Smith of New Britain, and Jackson Smith of Washington, D.C. She was predeceased by a brother, Herbert "Huck" Hoke. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. from St. John's Lutheran Church, 130 E. Water St., Abbottstown, with her pastor, the Rev. Shawn Berkebile, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Endowment Fund. Feiser Funeral Home, Inc., 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, is in charge of arrangements. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com