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Donna L. Smith

1944 - 2025

Donna L. Smith obituary, 1944-2025, Fairmount City, PA

BORN

1944

DIED

2025

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Alcorn Funeral Home - Hawthorn

4065 Brookville St #28

Hawthorn, Pennsylvania

Donna Smith Obituary

Donna L. Smith, 81, of Fairmount City (Alcola), passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on February 17, 1944, in Fairmount City, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Cleo (Bowser) Freedline.

She was married on May 23, 1964, to Harry G. "Archie" Smith and he preceded her in death.

Donna worked at the Pennsylvania Memorial Home in Brookville as a CNA. She also owned and operated the Alcola Dog Grooming shop.

She is survived by three daughters, Kimberly Burford of New Bethlehem, Tracy Smith Kells (Dave), and Mary Neiswonger (Jeff) both of Fairmount City; 11 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Campbell of Carrollton, Ohio and Carol Yeany of New Bethlehem; and four sisters-in-law, Dorothy "Dottie" Kunselman of New Bethlehem, Betty Nolf of Harrisburg, Louise Smith of New Bethlehem and Suzie Freedline of Clarion.

In addition to her parents and husband, Donna was preceded in death by one sister, Beverly Minich; two brothers, James Freedline and John Freedline; two grandchildren, Kye Kennemuth and Lindsey Lee Brocious; and two great-grandchildren, Jayden Spence and Kyelar Kennemuth.

She received wonderful care from her daughter Tracy and granddaughter Taylor, after her declining health.

There will be a private graveside service at the convenience of the family.

Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mahoning Township, Armstrong County.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.

The Alcorn Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Leader Vindicator from Aug. 29 to Sep. 11, 2025.

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Betty Bish Walter

August 29, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Donna. She was a member of the RVHS Class of '62. I will share this information with my other classmates. Sending my condolences and prayers to Donna's family and friends. May your happy memories give you strength at this time.

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