Mary E. (Welter) Smith

EXETER-Mary E. Smith, 88, formerly of Pittston, passed away Tuesday evening in Highland Manor Nursing Home, Exeter. Born in Hughestown on December 24, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Chancy and Ora (Dennis) Welter. She was a graduate of Hughestown High School. Mary attended the United Methodist Church of Pittston. She was a member of the American Legion Woman's Auxiliary, Taylor and the VFW, Duryea. She enjoyed playing bingo and shopping. Prior to retiring, she was employed by Ransom Convalescent Home as a Nurse's Aide for 22 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 7 brothers. Surviving are her daughters, Judy Murray and her companion, Jim Callahan, Sr., Pittston; Betty Herron and her husband, Edward, Avoca; Carol Crich and her husband Charles, West Pittston; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. at Kniffen O'Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 728 Main Street, Avoca, with the Reverend Doctor Michael Turner officiating. Friends may call Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mary's family would like to thank the staff of Highland Manor and Hospice Community Care for her care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Highland Manor Nursing Home, 750 Schooley Ave., Exeter, PA 18643 or Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.