Marilyn Jean Smith Obituary
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Formerly of Hopewell Township
Marilyn Jean Smith, 86, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Born on June 30, 1929 to James Mittner and Hilda Edmundson. Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Robert W. and son, William C., brother and sister-in-law, James and Delores Mittner, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Jane Falen. She is survived by a daughter, Marsha L. Smith, son and daughter-in-law Michael L. and Donna J. Smith, grandson and wife Bradley and Alesha Smith, granddaughter Karla Smith, great grandson Bryson, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Originally from New Brighton, PA., Jean raised her family in Hopewell Township, moving to Mesa in 1986, where mom and dad enjoyed a full and active retirement. Mom will be sadly missed by family and friends in both Arizona and Pennsylvania.
Private arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Home, Mesa, Az., with interment to follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township. A memorial service will be scheduled in Pennsylvania at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sunland Village East Chapel, 2145 S. Farnsworth Drive, Mesa, AZ. 85209.
Marsha,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Jeanne was a long tome friend and I will miss our phone conversations. She was a dear sweet gal and we shared many laughs and good times at happy hour. My heart goes out to your family at this sad time. She was a very special friend and I will miss her very much. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Marge Aten
Utah
Dear Marsha,
I am sending condolences for the loss of your mother. I hope your parents enjoyed Arizona and their final years there.
I think of you often and hope you are well. Please contact me if you are ever in Hopewell.
Again, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Wendy
My sincere condolences to all her loved ones. She was my “guardian angel” when I moved from Baltimore to Cleveland and did not know a soul. She welcomed me as if I were family. She was a unique and special person. I will never forget her.
Sofie and I met at the gym, during our physical therapy rehab (many years ago), following hip/knee surgeries. While we were in the Jacuzzi, I recognized her accent as being very similar to that of my mother-in-law’s, so I asked her what part of Yugoslavia or Germany she was from. We started talking, and became very good friends after that. Since we lived very close to each other, I would pick her up and we would do our exercises at the gym, and then go out to lunch or dinner. Whenever she made a special dish, like Mousaka or Palachinka, she would always make extra for my husband and I. In turn, I would share certain meals or desserts with Sofie and Mike. We also enjoyed phone chats & visits at each other’s homes.
She, and our friendship, will be missed. May the Lord comfort Mike, her children, grandchildren, family members, and friends.
Velda & Otto Frittmann
Aunt Sofia was a people person and had a zest for life. She was proud of her family and her grandchildren. On her last extended visit in Canada, I found out Aunt Sofia enjoyed crochet. Uncle Mileta and late Uncle Milutin also came towards the end of her stay, so that memory remains of their time here.
Aunt Sofia will be missed by many of her kin and her friends.