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Jillena Smith Obituary
Jillena Joy Smith, 35, of Laflin, Pa., passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.
Born July 25, 1985, in Scranton, Pa., she was the daughter of Stephen Joseph and Adeline "Cookie" (Angerson) Smith.
Jillena was a 2003 graduate of Coughlin High School and graduate of Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School with a degree in practical nursing. Our sweet Jillena also spent much time at L.C.C.C with a heartfelt goal of someday helping others struggling with addiction as a counselor. Jillena was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Trucksville. It is here where she discovered her strong faith and instilled her morals.
Jillena was and still is a very special soul. Her empathy was so strong. She loved to give compliments. She found great pleasure in making others feel beautiful, loved and important. She extended this daily to her beloved family and strangers.
Jillena was an avid reader. She absorbed hundreds of books; it truly was her passion. She loved snowboarding, quadding, the ocean, her boat and traveling. She was an amazing nanny to her nephew.
In addition to her parents, Jillena is survived by her sister, Stephani Joy and husband, Mark Lukachinsky, along with the light of her life - nephew, Brody Rae, all of Wapwallopen. She is also watching over brothers, Mark Svadeba, Plains, and Desi Smith, Beverly Hills, Calif.; paternal grandmother, Gloria Regina Smith, Plains; companion, Jason Caboot, Yatesville, Pa.; along with a large loving family of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jillena was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Madelyn and Albert Holley; and paternal grandfather, Thomas Smith. She was also greeted by many missed aunts, uncles and gone too young cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jillena's memory to your local SPCA for the animals that she loved.
Funeral services were entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Twp, Pa.
All services were held privately.
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5 Entries
September 9, 2020
I am so sad to hear of Jillena's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to whole Smith Family. It has been many years since I have seen you, but you have always been in my heart.
Much love,
Jessica (Cobb) Chyko
Rene Aufiero
September 9, 2020
I don't know Jillena's family however I share your sorrow in the loss of a child. My sincere condolences to the family of Jillena. May she rest in peace. May God comfort you and give you strength❤
Tom Selecky
September 6, 2020
My heart is broken over the loss of Jiliena and I am devasted for cookie, Steve, stephanie and the entire Smith family. Know that there are many in the community mourning with you at this time. I will always cherish the great times at tommyboys.Tom Selecky
Loretta A LaVerdi
September 4, 2020
Please accept our deepest and sincere condolences in this time of loss and sorrow.
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