1954
Cynthia
2020
Cynthia A. (Wehr) Smith
January 5, 1954 — April 21, 2020
Cynthia A. Smith, 66 of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital- Lehighton.
Born Tuesday, January 5, 1954 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Orville Wehr and the late Gladys Miller Wehr, who passed away January 28, 2020. She was predeceased by her sister, Patricia Wehr.
Cynthia was the wife of David R. Smith for 44 years. Along with her husband David, she is survived by sons, Jeremy D. Smith and his wife, Vanessa of Lehighton, Jarrod S. Smith and his companion Nicole Mertz of Lehighton, and daughter, Jessica L. Smith of Lehighton. She is also survived by brothers, Ronald J. Wehr and his wife, Maggie, Terry A. Wehr and his wife, Cathy, and Orville C. Wehr; sister, Viv A. Wehr; 5 grandchildren: McKenna, Wyatt, Chase, Kailyn, and Clayton.
Cynthia was a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School as well as the practical nursing program from Carbon County Vocational-Technical School. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Gnaden Huetten Hospital in Lehighton for 38 years. She was an active member of Ben Salem United Church of Christ where she was in charge of the flower sponsors for many years.
Cynthia’s greatest joy was spending time with family and especially her grandchildren. She loved being outside and taking evening walks with the dogs. She spent many years gardening and caring for her plants and flowers. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and sharing the meals with her family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert S. Nester Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA 17960 570-386-5884.
In accordance with CDC precautions for the public during the pandemic, the family will hold a Memorial Service at a future date to be determined when restrictions have been lifted to allow family and friends to gather and honor Cynthia.
Memorials in her name can be sent to:
Ben Salem United Church of Christ
PO Box 128
Andreas, PA 18211
OR
The Animal Shelter of Carbon County
63 Broad Street
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
To share a fond memory of Cynthia or offer condolences to the family, please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Tuesday, January 5, 1954 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Orville Wehr and the late Gladys Miller Wehr, who passed away January 28, 2020. She was predeceased by her sister, Patricia Wehr.
Cynthia was the wife of David R. Smith for 44 years. Along with her husband David, she is survived by sons, Jeremy D. Smith and his wife, Vanessa of Lehighton, Jarrod S. Smith and his companion Nicole Mertz of Lehighton, and daughter, Jessica L. Smith of Lehighton. She is also survived by brothers, Ronald J. Wehr and his wife, Maggie, Terry A. Wehr and his wife, Cathy, and Orville C. Wehr; sister, Viv A. Wehr; 5 grandchildren: McKenna, Wyatt, Chase, Kailyn, and Clayton.
Cynthia was a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School as well as the practical nursing program from Carbon County Vocational-Technical School. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Gnaden Huetten Hospital in Lehighton for 38 years. She was an active member of Ben Salem United Church of Christ where she was in charge of the flower sponsors for many years.
Cynthia’s greatest joy was spending time with family and especially her grandchildren. She loved being outside and taking evening walks with the dogs. She spent many years gardening and caring for her plants and flowers. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and sharing the meals with her family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert S. Nester Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA 17960 570-386-5884.
In accordance with CDC precautions for the public during the pandemic, the family will hold a Memorial Service at a future date to be determined when restrictions have been lifted to allow family and friends to gather and honor Cynthia.
Memorials in her name can be sent to:
Ben Salem United Church of Christ
PO Box 128
Andreas, PA 18211
OR
The Animal Shelter of Carbon County
63 Broad Street
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
To share a fond memory of Cynthia or offer condolences to the family, please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Cynthia A. (Wehr) Smith, please visit our flower store.
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