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Annabelle Smith Obituary
Annabelle B. (Snyder) Smith, 80, of New Tripoli, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Harlan C. Smith. Born in Heidelberg Township, June 28, 1932, Annabelle was the daughter of the late George P. and Viola L. (Bittner) Snyder. Before her retirement she was employed at the Bon-Ton Distribution Center in Whitehall. Prior to that, she sold Avon Products in the Lowhill Township area for 25 years. Annabelle was a member of Christs Church at Lowhill (United Church of Christ), New Tripoli, where she sang on the choir, taught and played the piano for the Sunday School for many years. She also was a member of the former Busy Bees Quilting group at the church. Active in the life of her community, she was a member of the Central Grange # 1650, and a former volunteer at the Goodwill Fire Co. #1, both of Germansville. Survivors: Son, The Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith of Allentown; brother, Kenneth G. Snyder and his wife, Beulah, of Seipstown; sisters, Sally A. Drabick and her husband, Stanley, of Claussville, Grace M. Snyder of Orefield; beloved grandchildren, Josiah, Jordan, and Jonah. Services: Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Christs Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli. Family and friends may pay their respects from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday in the church. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christs Church at Lowhill Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
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Memories and Condolences
for Annabelle Smith
Pat Kunkle
March 14, 2013
David and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a terrific neighbor and she will be greatly missed! My deepest sympathy to all!
Annabelle with her sisters, brother and Aunt Pauline
Denise Drabick
March 9, 2013
Annabelle's 80th Birthday Celebration June 2012
Denise Drabick
March 9, 2013
Annabelle in the '50s
Denise Drabick
March 9, 2013
March 7, 2013
DAVID. & FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES OF ANNABELLE SELLING AVON. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. THE HOUSE FAMILY.
March 7, 2013
Dear Pastor Smith and family.My prayers and thoughts are with you. I remember her pastor saying at the service how do we say goodby to a loved one it is not easy but with the support from your friends and church they will help you to get t6hru this. she was a great mother grandmother and friend it is good to know she is at peace now God Bless all of you
Betty James
March 7, 2013
Rev. David and family, our prayers are with you and your family. May your Mother's Memory be Eternal in the heart of God. The Associate Chaplains and the Pastoral Care Department.
Scott Jenne
March 6, 2013
Annabelle was a very special human being! Which she has passed on to her family! She will be missed dearly!!
March 6, 2013
David and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Your mom was a dear lady and will be missed by many.
Lucille and Dennis Heintzelman
Terry Ryan-Mitlyng
March 6, 2013
Annabelle was always doing things for other people. She loved to bake and usually made several things for each bake sale we had at Christ's Church. She was a kind person and very independent. We will all miss her.
March 6, 2013
Dr.Pastor David
Our sincere sympathies to the Smith and Snyder Families,as they mourn the loss of their loved one.I always enjoyed coming down the"Valley",having a chat with you David,and your dad Harlan,and Annabelle our prayers are with all of you.
Lovingly,Christine and Robert Smith
March 5, 2013
Annabelle was my Sunday school teacher when I was a youngster. She was my friend when I needed one. She helped me by allowing me to help her. She loved talking to me about her family of whom she was so very proud of ( her son David, and her grandchildren, Josiah, Jordan,& Jonah). She loved you all dearly. I will miss her, but I am comforted in knowing she is no longer in pain or sickness and that she is with God and that I will one day see her again. My thoughts and prayers are with her whole family. God bless. - Kimberly Blose
March 5, 2013
Annabelle was my Sunday school teacher when I was a youngster. She was my friend when I needed one. She helped me by allowing me to help her. She loved talking to me about her family of whom she was so very proud of ( her son David, and her grandchildren, Josiah, Jordan,& Jonah). She loved you all dearly. I will miss her, but I am comforted in knowing she is no longer in pain or sicknessand that she is with God and that I will one day see her again. My thoughts and prayers are with her whole family. God bless.
Barbara Oravec
March 5, 2013
Smith Family-Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Always keep your memories of your mom/grandma close at heart and she will always be with you... Barbara & Rick Oravec, Justin & TJ
The Kelharts
March 5, 2013
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Ruth and Evan
March 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family through this difficult time Ruth and Evan Orefield
Ruth and Evan
March 5, 2013
Our thoughts abd prayers are with you and family through this difficult time
March 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family through this difficult time. Ruth and Evan Orefield
Jen Malay
March 4, 2013
So glad that Annabelle is at peace. The last year has been difficult for her. She always called herself my pesty neighbor. I have missed doing chores for her and getting phone calls where she would identify herself as, "This is Pesty".
I will miss baking Christmas cookies and nut tossies with her.
As the rain lilies that Annabelle gave me years ago bloom this summer, I will think fondly of her and be thankful for all the good times we shared.
John Fasolka
March 4, 2013
Dear David and Family, we are heartbroken to hear of Annabelle's passing. We have such wonderful memories of her and she will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely,
John, Shelly, Colin & Gavin Fasolka
Bill Ragan
March 4, 2013
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Annabelle Smith. I hope and pray that in her death, you might find new life.
In the love and peace of Christ,
Bill Ragan
Sisters-in-law, Annabelle and Madeline
March 4, 2013
Dear David, Jonah, Josiah, and Jordan: Mom and I will miss Annabelle greatly. Annabelle was my last and closest aunt. I will always remember the wonderful Christmas get-togethers in the New Tripoli farmhouse and the craft projects we did for the busy bees. God bless. Madeline Grim and Patty Grim Allan
March 4, 2013
David and family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was a dear friend and made ministry at Christ's Church at Lowhill, UCC easier, with her help, compassion and especially her support. She will be greatly missed. Pastor Lorraine
Donna and Bub Farber
March 4, 2013
Dear Smith and Snyder Families, So sory to hear or the loss of you loved one. I know all those fun memories will help you get by in this time of sorrow till you meet again. Praying for your sorrow to heal.
Jane and Jack Wetzel
March 3, 2013
May you be comforted by all the love and support of family and friends in the days ahead and rejoice in the wonderful memories of your mother and grandmother.
Connie Shoemaker
March 3, 2013
I know Annabelle will be missed dearly. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
March 3, 2013
So sorry to here about your loss, you and your family are in my prayers , hoping you find comfort during this difficult time.
Cindy Brady ( Betty James' daughter )
Claire Miller
March 3, 2013
May you find peace and God's comfort as you mourn your loss.
Anna Martz
March 3, 2013
Dear Smith family
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a loved one. But she is in a better place and she is home with the lord . My she rest in peace .??
Laurie Smith
March 3, 2013
Thank you for being the best Grandma to my children. You were so patient, loving and kind. I'm thankful they had you as their Grandma. I will always remember the love you showed them. xoxo
Roger, Bridgette, Atticus Ulrich
March 3, 2013
We are sending prayers your way. We are very sorry, she will be greatly missed.
Chris and Wayne Bower
March 3, 2013
David, Josiah, Jordan, and Jonah our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Annabelle was one of the best people to have entered my life and I am grateful for our friendship.
Jen Locher
March 3, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Annabelle's family. We will miss her dearly. I just know that she is in her kitchen in the sky baking for all the angels!
Mildred Kolb & Dawn & Jeff Rex
March 3, 2013
To Annabelle's entire family, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy. I have known Annabelle for many years, and always enjoyed her company while at Church, and in the past few years, her Christmas cards with her special notes letting me know how she's been. She was a wonderful woman, and certainly will be missed. She will live on in the hearts of all those who have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat and Rita
March 3, 2013
Annabelle May you rest in peace. We never got to know you but you brought up a wonderful son. May God be with the family at this time of sorrow.
March 3, 2013
David, Josiah, Jordan, and Jonah. We are so shocked and saddened to hear about Annabelle's passing. She will be greatly missed by all her know her. I know our mom Grace is going to miss her very much. God has received another Angel. May the peace of Christ be with you at this very difficult time.
-Blaine, Melody, Natalie and Brandon
Pat and Rita
March 3, 2013
Annabelle May you rest in peace.
debbie herman
March 3, 2013
all our thoughts & prayers to the smith family
debbie herman
March 3, 2013
sending our thoughts & prayers to the smith family in this time of need.
Inetta Smith
March 3, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Tanya Remaly
March 3, 2013
To the Smith Family
You and Your family are in our prayers she was a good person. but know heaven has a good person to look over everyone and make sure we are doing what we are suppost to
Rachel and Rich Hermann
March 3, 2013
Sending love and hugs to you all! ( I thought i just posted but I'm not seeing it(?)). Hoping you find comfort knowing she loved you all very much and is resting in eternal paradise xo
Rachel and Rich Hermann
March 3, 2013
Sending our love and many hugs to you all at this difficult time. Hoping you find comfort in the wonderful memories you hold close in your hearts and Knowing she resting in paradise
Ann Balliet
March 3, 2013
My love, support & prayers are sent to you everyday. I loved Annabelle very much and I am so glad I got to tell her that during our visits. Keep her memory alive and close. She was an extraordinary women. I will miss her. Your faith will get you thru this. Just know you are not alone
Elaine Gross-Sroudt
March 3, 2013
I am sorry about your loss. My God be with you and the family
Josiah, Jordan, Jonah, and David Charles Smith
March 3, 2013
Thank you for all the love, support, and concern at this time of loss and grief.
Marilyn Peters
March 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Annabelle's loved ones. I am Joyce Wink's sister and have known Annabelle for years, Also Sally's husband did interior work for our home here. I was happy to be able to see a picture of Annabelle. She was a dearly, loved person and a dear friend to Joyce. I did contact Melinda, Joyce's daughter to relay the message to her. Our sympathy goes out to all of you . I do want you to know we all remember the sweet and caring person your mother was. My deepest sympathy, Marilyn Peters
Paulette M. Bassler
March 3, 2013
David and family, So sorry for your loss, I have lots of good memories of Annabelle, curling her hair with Joker Hair Lotion,- of course, Aunt Viola didn't like my efforts too much. See you Wednesday, Paulette
Julie Malloy
March 3, 2013
Dear David & family, I am so sorry for your loss. The Malloy's
Craig and Renee' Klevenhagen
March 3, 2013
Dear Smith family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We praise God that we were blessed to know Annabelle. She was one of God's finest and will remain in the hearts and minds of all who knew her as a very special and wonderful woman.
Candace Weiss
March 3, 2013
May God bring you peace and joy in the days ahead as you remember your beloved mother and grandmother. Annabelle was someone worth getting to know and shared unconditional love and godly wisdom with everyone around her. I can just see her smiling as God welcomes her home with open arms. "'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'"Matthew 25:21
Barbara and Ron Wambold
March 3, 2013
David and family, Annabelle will be greatly missed. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family, May God be with you always
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