Patricia L. Smouse

Patricia L. (Bruns) Smouse, 56 years old, died peacefully November 13, 2009, surrounded by her children, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on March 31, 1953 in Niagara Falls, the daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Glonek) Bruns. Patricia attended Military Road Elementary School and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School. She worked as an aide for many years at St. Mary's Manor and Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home. Patricia was a loving mother to not only her own children, but to their friends as well. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and watching her soap operas and NCIS. Patricia is survived by her children, Jacob E. Smouse, Sr., Amy P. Smouse, Frank C. Smouse and James P. Smouse, all of Niagara Falls. She was the loving grandmother of Savanna Smouse, Patrick Rajczak, Jacob E. Smouse, Jr., Marissa Smouse and Salena Smouse. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy (Jim) Bergthold of Texas; her brothers, Frank "Kenny" (Mary) Bruns of Niagara Falls and Christopher "Butch" Bruns of California, as well as her extended family. She was predeceased by her brother, Donald Bruns. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the LABUDA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 356 Portage Road, where funeral services will be held at 8 PM with Rev. Jacek P. Mazur officiating. Visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for on-line guest register.