Dawn M. (Beaston) Smith

Dawn M. (Beaston) Smith obituary, Mt. Union, PA

Dawn M. (Beaston) Smith

Dawn Smith Obituary

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Smith, Dawn Michelle (Beaston), 54, Mapleton Depot, passed away Thursday July 1, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born August 27, 1966, Huntingdon, daughter of the late Milton Red and Patricia Jolene (Morder) Turner. Survived by her loving husband, Troy T. Smith, Mapleton Depot; children, Kimberly J. Perkins and husband, Gerald, Mount Union; Wesley M. Cramer and wife, Rebecca, Mapleton Depot; 7 grandchildren, Trishelle D. Cramer, Lorraine M. Cramer, Andru M. Cramer, Dallas L. Cramer, Maveryke J. Perkins, Erica W. Perkins, Landyn W. Cramer, and 1 grandchild on the way; siblings, Sharon Forston, Steve Morder, Pamela Mitchell, Robert (Doug) Beaston, Carl (Bo) Beaston, Charles (Chuck) Beaston, Tina Beaston Spriggs, Dena Beaston, Susan Beaston, Richard Turner and Robert Turner. Preceded in death by son, Donald Cramer Jr.; grandchildren, Chasin Cramer and Shayla Cramer; and a brothers, Ronald Beaston, and Wilbert Beaston. Dawn loved her position as a poultry technician at Empire Kosher. She enjoyed making and collecting crafts. In her free time, she liked camping and ATV riding. Most of all she was most happy when spending time with her family and friends—especially her cherished grandchildren. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday July 6, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday July 7, 2021, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon, at the funeral home, Pastor Denise Percival, officiant. Interment to follow at Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleyburg. Those who wish can make memorial contributions to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.

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Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

61 East Shirley St, Mount Union, PA 17066

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