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Mary Smith Obituary
Mary Ann (Parvel) Smith, 66, previously of Schnecksville, passed away June 5, 2012. She was the wife of the late James W. Smith who passed away in 1996. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Deutsch) Parvel. She was a 1964 graduate of Whitehall High School. She retired from Day-Timers Inc. in May 2011 after 15 years. She had previously worked in various garment factories. Survivors: Sons, Kurt M. Smith and wife Jennifer of West Lawn with whom she resided, and Chad D. Smith of Harrisburg; twin sister, Margaret (Parvel) Smith and husband Harold of Allentown, brother, James Deutsch and his companion Mary Owens of Allentown; grandsons Tyler and Chase, granddaughter, Avery Smith, all of West Lawn; nieces, nephews and cousins. A son Bryan J. Smith in 1968 and a brother, Alfred Deustch predeceased her. Services: Calling hour from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012 in the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. 46 E. Susquehanna Street Allentown. Burial will follow services at St. Marks Cemetery, Allentown.
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Linda Bowers
June 14, 2012
mary was a co-worker of mine, I did not know her very well but the little time Iknew her we became friends. she will surely be missed.
Anna Mae Kasunic
June 14, 2012
Dear Margaret & Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. God bless all.
Love Anna Mae Kasunic
Helen Zeiser
June 13, 2012
Mary Ann a co-worker of mine.I am So sad she had such a short retirement.I know how much she loved the Sands and I will always think of her when I go there. I hope she sends me some of her luck from heaven! Prayers to her Grandkids who she talked about alot and also her two Sons and her Daughter-In-Law.
Louise & John Lupi
June 13, 2012
We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Mary Ann. She was a very sweet person. She always made us laugh!
When we first moved to AZ, we would talk on the phone from time to time. Over the years, we lost touch but I often thought of her. I have several pieces of ceramics that she made and gave to me years ago. I will treasure them even more now and she will be in my thoughts, whenever I see them.
James Musmanno
June 13, 2012
I did not know Mary, but I do know her son Chad. Thus, she must have been a loving and wonderful mother to have such a caring son like Chad. My prayers go out to you and your family Chad. May God Bless all of you doing your time of grieving.
Ellen Rissinger
June 13, 2012
My condolences to everyone, she was such a special woman--I so wish I could be at the service on Saturday, but please know that I'm thinking of you all.
June 13, 2012
I have very fond family memories of my aunt maryann and her family. Jim was my moms little brother. know in your heart that she is in heaven with mom watching over your family.
Kathy Updegrave formerly (sterner)
Diane Berger
June 13, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to the family
TONYA GALBAN
June 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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