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LOIS E., on Aug. 26, 2007. Beloved wife of Dan Fields. Devoted mother of Gina Roscioli and Danielle Fields. Loving sister of Cheryl, Michele, Mark, Sharon, Ginny, Laurie and Craig. Also survived by 32 nieces and nephews. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service. Thurs. 11 A.M. at Calvary Chapel Philadelphia, 13500 Philmont Ave., Phila., PA 19116. The family will be receiving friends from 9:30 until the time of service. Int. Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 1331 E. Wyoming Ave., Phila., PA 19124 or to the Tug McGraw Foundation, 1303 Jefferson St., Ste 100B Napa, CA 94559.
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for Lois Smith-Fields
Marie Smith-Huckel
February 3, 2017
Lois was a Smith girl just like me. She was a one of a kind person. I would always run into her on Front Street and neighborhood events and she always had a smile and she was always funny. Anyone that knew her knew she spoke her mind but that is what most people loved about her. Lois was Lois and she was a very special person. We will miss her always.
Denise
February 11, 2008
Dear Aunt Lois, I know you know whats going on with the Cancer.I start my Chemo next week. I wanted to know if you can just watch over me during this time. Help me get through these treatments and help me through this . I dont know how you did it Aunt Lois. I am in so much pain, I dont want to do this. But ya know what? I know I have to and I know what you went through. And what Im going through is nothing compared to what you went through. So I am really trying to be as strong as you. Gina came over to help me change my bandage. I had to try to be tough around her because I didnt want her to say,"Og my God, stop being a wuss, look what my mom went through". Lol. It was hard because it does hurt bad. I think about you all the time. And I remember what you always told me. You always said you didnt want me to go through what you were going through. I would say if you can do it, so can I. And you would tell me, no, dont do it if it gets this bad, its not worth hanging on for. Well Aunt Lois, I can tell ya this. Im only doing this once. If after this surgery and Chemo, it doesnt go away, Im letting it run its course and let God and you decide what I do next. Im being as honest as I can. I watched what you went through day in and day out. You are so strong and stubborn. You fought each day so hard. I dont want to go through that. Id rather come be with you. My kids need me, so I will do what I have to of course. But only once. Because this is the 2nd time. If they cant do the job right after 2 times, they wont get it right. You told me that. Anyway, I just want you to please, watch over me and just help me through this. I know your by my side. Everyone misses you so much!!!! We all love you. I will talk to you real soon... xoxoxoxo
Denise Lanzara
December 26, 2007
Hey Aunt Lois!! Im sorry I havent written in awhile. I havent forgotten you. I have been working crazy hours. Now I know your cursing me out and saying that dont mean anything, it only takes a minute to stop and say hello. Your right and Im sorry. You have made me a better person Aunt Lois! You have taught me so much. You showed me what to do taking care of someone, what not to do or say. I am now working as a Home Health Care Aide. Taking care of Hospice Patients and the sick elderly. Im sure you already knew that lol. I love doing what Im doing. Being the one to make an elderly person feel loved and cared about. Helping them, talking to them. Making their day a little bit better. And thats all thanks to you. Because if you and Danielle didnt talk to me about my options and telling me I should go into that field and go back to school, I dont know what Id be doing right now. I make decent money and I come home happy that I helped someone. Im so happy that I was able to be the one to care for you when you were down. Im happy that you and I were able to get closer during that time, Im happy that you and I were able to have those long talks, talking about everyone lol. Those talks are our secrets lol. I know more about people now then I should lol. Your a funny woman Aunt Lo. You would have me laughing at the things you would say about people and how blunt you would say them. And how you would tell me to my face about me lol. Thats what I loved about you, you never sugarcoated anything! You always just said stuff even if it hurt someones feelings. I was never like that, but I wish I was. If I had on a dress that you didnt like, youd say, ewww its ugly take it off. Lol. I would just tell someone, Its nice! Lol. When it is ugly lol. I just dont want to hurt someones feelings. Its not that you didnt care about their feelings hurt. I know you didnt want to hurt feelings but the truth needs to be told. And that was awesome about you. You were honest, sincere and loving. And this Christmas is so hard without you. We all miss you so very much! Your girls are hanging in there but you can look in their eyes and see that they are sad. Uncle Danny, he misses you so much. Hes alone. He has everyone around him but you can see that hes still alone, missing you. Baby Sophia is gorgous! I only saw pics of her, havent seen her in person yet but I will soon. I cant wait. I know you are up there just beaming down at her. When the sun is in her face bright and shiny, I know thats you looking at her.Oh Aunt Lois, I know Im rambling, I just dont know what to say other then, we all love you and miss you more then you will ever know. Im just glad that you are safe and no longer suffering. You are on my sun visor by the way in my car. I look at you every day I drive. Because I want to be able to see your face when I want and I pray to you every time I start my car, asking you to keep me and my kids safe from crazy people outside of my car lol. I know you can hear me, because we are still ok. I also know your telling me to just shut up and drive will ya .. lol. Ok, Im done babbling. I love you, I miss you and I will babble ... umm.. talk to you again soon. God Bless you Aunt Lo. And Merry Christmas.
Danielle
October 3, 2007
well its been a month now and still I cry. I cry alone because eventhough my family is enduring the same pain I am, I feel no-one understands. Mom I wish you were here. There is times that I need your advice and when I just want to sit around and gossip with you. I miss that. I love the times when daddy would wake me up so he can go to work, and you would keep me awake just talking to me and asking me questions knowing it was 530am and I had work at 730 haha. I couldnt help but laugh and talk with you. you were amazing. and I love you for everything you did. I feel cheated because you're not going to be here for my children or my accomplishments but if you could you would. I love you mom and dont ever think twice that I didnt because I've never second guessed your love for me.
Love Danielle
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BETTY JANE ADAMS
September 27, 2007
HEY GINA FROM BRIDESBURG,
JUST THINKING OF YA..
(THATS WHAT I CALL YOU)..
LOVE AUNT BET..(FISHTOWN)
Denise Lanzara
September 17, 2007
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY AUNT LOIS ..
"COME HOME TO ME."
God saw you were getting tired,
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arm around you,
And whispered,"Come home to Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the BEST.
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TERRIBLY AUNT LOIS. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. I LOOK OVER AT YOUR HOUSE EVERY TIME I WALK OUT THE DOOR AND I EXPECT TO SEE YOU SITTING ON YOUR ROCKING CHAIR OR GOING DOWN YOUR STEPS TO SWEEP UP THE FRONT OF YOUR HOUSE.
I SEE GINA AND DANIELLE AND JUST WANT TO HUG THEM AND HELP THEM. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO HELP THEM.THEY ARE VERY STRONG GIRLS. I CAN SEE HOW HARD IT IS FOR THEM, BUT THEY ARE DOING OK. I NEVER KNOW WHAT TO SAY TO THEM, OTHER THEN "HOW ARE YOU DOING? IF YOU NEED ANYTHING CALL ME." OF COURSE I KNOW THEY WANT TO JUST SCREAM "HOW THE HELL DO YOU THINK I'M DOING??" BUT I KNOW THEY WONT DO THAT. THEY ARE THE STRONGEST GIRLS I HAVE EVEN KNOW. AND I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR THEM.YOU RAISED YOUR GIRLS SO WELL AUNT LO. I JUST MISS YOU SO MUCH. WE ALL DO!! I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU WHAT WAS IN MY HEART AND ON MY MIND. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!
Zute Weick
September 8, 2007
Gina, Danielle, and Uncle Danny:
I miss Aunt Lois already and I'm sorry I couldn't make it out to Philly. I got to thinking...When I was young, there was a brief time when I thought I was superman(just recently found that I wasn't...wife told me so), and like any kid who thought that, he had to have his Lois Lane. Well, Aunt Lois readily took to this role in my superhero life, it was our bond. But when I look back, I now realize that she was MY hero for doing that. Simply by just being there. I loved that about Aunt Lois, and I always will. So, to my Lois Lane: I love you and miss you....Love Clark Kent
Love Always,Cousin Denise
September 5, 2007
Uncle Danny, Gina & Danielle,
If you need anything at all, Im right next door. I know I always say that and I know you always say ok. But you never call me. If you need something from the store, need someone to complain to or a shoulder to cry on, Im here. Anything you need. This is the time to rely on family. Thats what family is here for. I know all you need is mom to be back home, but she is finally resting and watching you three. And I know she is so proud of you guys. You all did great with her and did the best that you can. She knew that. You were all very special to her, thats all she ever talked about were her girls and her husband. She loved you all so much. So please, if you need ANYTHING, a ride, a talk, a cleaning in the house, whatever it is, Im here for you. I love you all so much!! God Bless you and Im thinking of you every day!
sharon hahn
September 4, 2007
dear danny gina & daniele there are no words i can say to help you through this most difficult time i just found out about moms death and wanted to say im praying for your family and im glad i spoke to your mom 3 wks. ago take care love sharon
Danielle Fields
September 3, 2007
to all those who signed this book in regards to me and my family we appreciate it. my mother was a great person and I will miss her dearly. She taught me so much in the short period of time I had with her. I'm still very young and have a lot of growing up to do but I'll have to do it on my own. I can't turn to my mom anymore and ask her what am I supposed to do. It's time for me to grow up and make my own decisions. I love my mom very much and her intelligence rubbed off on me and my sister[along with everyone she came across].But shes in a better place now, not suffering and watching down on us. I love you mom and in my heart you'll always be.
Love always,
your daughter
Danielle
Dev Schonewolf
September 3, 2007
I am sorry for your loss, Lois was a great person, always made you laugh, I will keep her in my prayers.
Gina Marie Roscioli
September 3, 2007
MoM, its only been a week, Im trying to be the sister daughter and soon to be mom u molded me to be, i cant lie though its hard , harder than i ever thought , the only thing i have no regrets about is how mushy i was even when u told me to stop being a crybaby , im glad I was , cause I think u knew how strong Im really not.I cried a year ago cause I missed my old mom and I cry now cause I dont have my mom, i wouldnt take back our twelve and thirteen hour days we sat there and spoke about nothing, or how I'd just watch u lay there and never complain .. and I loved helping take care of u and wouldn't ever change any of it , even if u did hate it sometimes.. for now i"ll leave u be, but I'll be calling on you alot so dont hesitate to come visit me ,I miss you everyday and I love you ...G
Melissa & Eddie Brennan
August 31, 2007
Gina,
sorry about your mom-only have a few funny memories from when we would get ready at your house b/f going out & your mom would ask you all types of questions. My sister & dad also just shared some stories that they encountered w/her-my dad said she was a very KIND woman & very strong-never spoke about her cancer just always her family. We are away on vacation, this is why we did not make the viewing, but you & your family are in our prayers & the same w/my family. You know you can count on us if you ever need anything-stay stong like always. Love you
susan renson
August 31, 2007
hello, my name is susan renson,but when I went to saint boniface business school my name was susan brummett, and I think you mother was in my class, It is funny, cause I work at shoprite on araramingo and an old couple got in my line and we got to talking and they said they were here for there daughter in laws funurel, and I questioned was she from the neighborhood and they told me her name and I had to come home and look it up on the internet and I realized I went to school with her.
Denise
August 31, 2007
Well Aunt Lo ..we said our last goodbyes. It was heart breaking. You would be so proud of Uncle Danny, Gina and Danielle. They all wrote things from their hearts. It was hard to say what they felt but they did it with so much love. You had so many people, family and friends, show up today. You were and still are so loved by so many. All I could is cry . But it was so beautiful, you would have been so proud of your girls and Uncle Danny. I know we were. We Love You Aunt Lois!!! Its been so hard not to think of you and cry today. But Its only because I love you so much. I'll be talking to you soon Aunt Lo. xoxoxoxo
Sandy Streeper
August 30, 2007
I have known Lois for many many years. The thing that I admired most about Lois was her honesty, even if you did not like what she had to say she said it. I am going to miss her very much. Michele please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I feel like I have lost a sister also. Love Sandy
Laurie Lipski
August 30, 2007
Gina,
i am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you always! Love You!
August 29, 2007
Dearest Danny, Gina, Danielle and the entire Smith Family ...You were thought of when reading this poem. God Bless you all.
Don’t tell me that you understand.
Don’t tell me that you know.
Don’t tell me that I will survive,
How I will surely grow.
Don’t come at me with answers
That can only come from me.
Don’t tell me how my grief
will pass,
That I will soon be free.
Accept me in my ups and downs.
I need someone to share.
Just hold my hand and let me cry
And say, “My friend, I do care.”
Author Unknown
August 29, 2007
If We Could Bring You Back Again..
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You'd know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
McGuire Ginny
August 29, 2007
My sister My Friend. I will never forget all the times we spent rocking on our chairs for hours just talking about everyone and everything. you would make me laugh only because you had so many things too say. I have learned alot from you I will sit alone and think of you always, Lola and I would always say we were like peanut butter and jelly. A Joke between sister's. please remember this I love you with all that I have. God Please take care of her now. Thank you for giving us a wonderful and wise sister.
Brandon McGuire
August 29, 2007
Dear Aunt Lola, My Aunt Lois was a very good person the best person you could ever meet. She was a kind hearted person. She was a funny person and she was never afraid to say somthing in front of you. All she ever did was cared about people and always thought of someone before she thought of herself. She loved to draw random pictures of people and she loved to paint. I will never forget the time we shared and the times we had together and the memories we shared. Aunt Lois I love you.
Kerri Shank and Family
August 29, 2007
Gina & Family,
Words can't express how much pain and heart-ache you must be going through. I just wanted to let you know that my family and I are here for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of great grief. We love you. Try to stay strong as always.
Carolyn Joniec
August 29, 2007
To Danielle and Gina,
Sorry I cannot be there thursday, but my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Tiffany Nieves
August 29, 2007
Our deepest sympathy
The Nieves family
Nicole Kearney
August 29, 2007
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family
Nicole
Ann Vera
August 29, 2007
To My Brother,
I love you, my heart is so sad for you. Be strong.
Love and God Bless you.
Your sister Ann
Ann Vera
August 29, 2007
Dear Gina & Danielle,
I want to tell you that you are two amazing women, your mom was so proud of you. My prayers and heart are with you both. I loved your mom and I love you guys.
Love and God Bless ,
Aunt Ann
August 29, 2007
I'm Not Here.
Dont Stand by my grave and weep.
For I'm not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamonds glint in the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circle flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.
In Memory Of Aunt Lois.
We love you and miss you!!
Maryfrances Sexton
August 29, 2007
Gina - I am so sorry for your loss. i can not even imagine the heartache you are going through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. please let me know if you need anything.
Jennifer Cohen
August 29, 2007
Gina & Family:
My deepest condolences on your loss. Losing a mother is never an easy thing. My heart breaks for you as I just went through this same thing. Gina -I am here if you need anything. You and your family are in my prayers and your mom is at peace now, looking down on you and smiling.
Michele Smith
August 29, 2007
Lois,
My older, wiser sister. I will miss those daily early morning phone calls, (before you got sick) we used to have and all the funny stories we shared and laughed until we cried on the phone. We shared things between us that no one will ever know, but I will cherish the rest of my life. You were not only our Big sister, but our Babysitter, dance instructor and proctector. You were always strong and in control. I loved how you used to tell me the stories about strangers approaching you, whether it was on Frankford Avenue in front of work or just out and about and how you did not fear them. I also remember a story you shared with me about a volkswagon driving on the sidewalk while you were standing outside of work and you thought that was hysterical. You fought the brain tumor like you would fight for anything in life, unfortunately it took you, but you left no stone unturned in trying to get help. I am very sad now but I don't want to be selfish because you are at peace and I know that Mom is there with you and she is probably saying "That Lois" already, because I know you are taking charge.
I Love You and Miss You.
May you rest in Peace in your new life.
Love,
Michele
cheryl burke
August 29, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Lisa Fields
August 28, 2007
Uncle Danny, Gina, & Danielle~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Johnny, Lisa, & the boys (Fields)
Lori Markley
August 28, 2007
Granny Lois:
Our granddaughter Sophie will always have your love tucked in a little corner of her heart. I will shower her with love from both of us here on earth and you can shower her with love from both of us as you send in down from heaven.
With love
Granny Lori and Baby Sophie
Markley Family
Denise Lanzara
August 28, 2007
Aunt Lois ... I miss you!! I love you so much. You were always a tough woman. You were kind of a loner. Only hung out with Ginny lol. I lived next door to you for 5 years, knew you all my life. But we never really hung out. Talked alot, always a hello how are ya. But since I have been helping, taking care of you, I feel like we got so much closer. We talked for hours about everything and everyone. We cried together, read together. I really loved taking care of you. I loved seeing you each and every day. To hear that you had a good night and was having a pretty good day as far as your spirits being up, I loved to hear that. I really miss my favorite Aunt. I dont know what Im going to do without you. You have taught me so much in such a short time. You taught me about love, life and how to be a better CNA/Caretaker. You told me what to do and how to do it, then you would say sorry for being so bossy lol. Im glad you told me what to do and how to do it. It made me stronger and wiser. I have all the respect in the world for you. You fought so hard for so long. I will never forget you Aunt Lois!I love you so much!! Rest In Peace and watch over us all. And dont be up there cleaning Heaven like you own it lol.You said you will be doing just that when you get up there. Keep them in line up there Aunt Lo. God Bless you!!
Kevin Brooks
August 28, 2007
Deepest sympathies from our office!
Regards,
Kevin, Don, Joan, and Dot
Mary PATRICK
August 28, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest
sympathy for Lois and her entire
family. I will keep all of you in
my prayers
Love & God Bless
Mary Patrick
August 28, 2007
Dear Laurie,
My sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family, and what a very strong and loving family Lois has. I will keep you all in my prayers. Stay strong. Love, Sue Hala ..Volleyball.
Jennifer Snyder
August 28, 2007
Ours prayers are with you and your family...RayRay and Jenny
Brynn & Mike
August 28, 2007
Gina-
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.
Mary Schneider
August 28, 2007
Lois and I have been friends since St. Boniface. Lois was aways hard to track down, She showed up when she wanted to. We were always going to get together and that rarely happened. But when we did call each other we could stay on the phone for hours. Lois always amazed me, she always made me laugh and her philosophy on life was great. She never held back or worried if she was gone to hurt your feelings, if it needed to be said, Lois said it. I Loved her total honesty. Lois I have always Loved you and I will miss you. God be with you always.
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