Marian Minnie Smith

Mrs. Marian M. (Miller) Smith, age 84, of Lehighton, Pa., died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at her home in New Mahoning, which she shared with her husband of 62 years, and where she lived her entire life, surrounded by family.

Marian was a member of Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton, Pa.

She attended the one room school house in New Mahoning until 8th grade, and graduated from Lehighton High School in 1943. Upon graduation Marian enrolled at the Allentown Business School.

A member of the Blanket Makers of the church, Marian was also a member of the Gnaden Huetten Eastern Star of Lehighton, and since 1965 was the minority Poll inspector.

A local historian, she wrote short stories of local historical events, the history of the New Mahoning one room school house, family geneology, and life events.

Born in New Mahoning, she was the daughter of the late William and Ella (Kressley) Miller.

She is also survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne H. Smith;

One Daughter,
Gayle M. (Smith) Stewart of Bristol, Pa.;

One Son,
Dayle W. Smith and his wife Cathy of Lehighton, Pa.;

Sister-in-law-Mable Wertman and her husband Curt of Lehighton, Pa.;

Six grandchildren, Kristin, Daniel, and Janson Stewart; Emily, Carly, and Dylan Smith

Preceded in death by brothers, Russell, Woodrow, Marvin, Stewart, and Mark Miller

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa.,

The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, May 23, 2009, from Ben Salem U.C.C. 1965 Church Hill Road Lehighton, Pa. 18235

Funeral service will be at Ben Salem U.C.C. at 11 o'clock AM Saturday, May 23, 2009, Rev. Don Quayle officiating.

Interment will be at Ben Salem Church Cemetery

Memorials in her honor to:

Ben Salem U.C.C. P.O. Box 128 Andreas, Pa. 18211 or

New Mahoning fire company, for the preservation of the New Mahoning School House, 68 Chapel Drive Lehighton, Pa. 18235

Online Condolences or registry may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com