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Doreen Smolick Obituary

Doreen L. Smolick 91, of Allentown, peacefully passed away in her home on Friday October 21, 2022. She was happily married to Alfred E. Smolick for 45 years prior to his passing in 1997 and was his war bride in the Air Force in England. Born in Liverpool England, Doreen was a daughter of the late George and Beatrice Lewis. Doreen was a lifetime member of St. Thomas Moore Church in Allentown. For many years she was an electrical worker for AT&T. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, as well as a member of IBEW. Doreen was an avid reader and world traveler. She enjoyed taking cruises with her husband Alfred and continued to take cruises after his passing. Surviving are her sons: Gene E. of Allentown, and Gary L. of Northampton. Granddaughter: Christina. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 12:00PM on Friday October 28, 2022 in St. Thomas Moore Church. Calling Hours will be 11:00-11:50AM in the vestibule. Arrangements have been entrusted to the O'Donnell Funeral Home, Allentown.

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 23, 2022.

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Alison Tichy

October 27, 2023

RIP Aunt Doreen, may you be reunited with your husband & all of your family members. Miss you so much.
I loved visiting you and chatting about anything & everything whilst sipping a cup of tea and eating a delicious tuna poppyseed roll.
Always looked forward to you visiting us in the UK too! We enjoyed lots of shopping trips in Liverpool, Southport & even North Wales! xxx

gary smolick

October 24, 2023

After One year you are united with dad ,family and fiends together forever. I hope you have a party for him on his BD day and we all loved Halloween. But now it's a sad time ... But thank you mom & dad for all the lessons you taught me <3 <3 Always on my mind now and forever !! Thank you !<3

Cindy

February 23, 2023

Even though there is sorrow in the passing of your mom, Gary, there is comfort knowing that she is no longer suffering or in pain. Doreen blessed so many people with her kindness and faith. Hoping you find comfort in all your memories of her and the knowledge that others are missing her also❤ Love Cindy

Margie

November 3, 2022

Oh Aunt Doreen,
You were our USA pioneer. The reason my Mom (your little sister) emigrated to Pennsylvania and subsequently became my Allentown birthplace. I miss my popping over after my Lehigh Valley hospital shift to sit in your lovely kitchen bay window, talking of travels over tea and cakes.

Rest well love. You deserve it.
Margie xx

gary smolick

November 3, 2022

Many Thanks to all for all the kind words , replies, calls and a special thanks to family and friends that came to say goodbye Mum and help me get thru my worst day.<3

gary smolick

November 1, 2022

I'm Heartbroken to hear of Mom's passing. She was the Matriarch, my Queen, my confident and best girl. Emoji
She did a lot to make to make our Smolick name a good reputation .
I've seen grow weak and I hurt me to hear it in your voice and not want me to see you in a bad way. <3.
I don't want anyone see me on bad days also. Rest well Mom You sure earned it . Your love is with me forever and Thank You for believing in me.

gary smolick

November 1, 2022

Thank you all for being there for me to say goodbye to my little Queen. It made it easier to have you with me on the worst day of my life. Let's keep in touch <3

Maryanne Pohl

October 24, 2022

Offering my deepest sympathy to Gene, your brother Gary and niece Christina for the loss of your Dear Mother/Grandmother. Know that she and each of you are included in my prayers for her Happy Repose and your Peace. A Mother's love never ends.

Lynda Woods

October 24, 2022

Thinking of you Gene, Gary and Christina on your sad loss. Your cousin Louis and I shared many happy hours with Doreen on her many visits to her Liverpool roots. We used to travel up from Coventry and do the grand tour looking in on all the family members and return much later in the day. She returned the favour and visited us and the children in the 2980s. She was so proud of you all and I´m sure you will give her the send off she deserves.
I would like to send a donation to Hospices of Hope, a charity that was close to Lou´s heart before his passing in 2019. I hope this meets with your approval. My thoughts are with you. Sending love

Lynda xx

Gareth

October 24, 2022

Aunty Doreen
I Will always have Fond memories from your visits to the UK and our holidays together and hearing about your cruise trips

Rest in peace
Love Gareth and Family

Dawn, Risharde & Audra

October 23, 2022

Our sympathy and prayers are with the family

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