Obituary for Julia Irene Smith
Julia Smith, 86, of Clearfield, passed away Thursday February 22, 2018 at Mt. Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.
Born September 17, 1931 in LeContes Mills, she was the daughter of Millard Frank and Myrtle Irene (Coulter) Houdeshell. Mrs. Smith had worked for both the former Philipsburg Cigar Factory and the former Friendly (MaryMac) Toy Company. She had been a member of both the Clearfield and Curwensville VFW Auxiliary and also the former Bradford Grange.
She was first wed to Edward Grant Smith on January 31, 1949 who preceded her in death. She then wed George Hockenberry who also preceded her in death. In addition, she was preceded in death by three sons Robert “Ribbit” Smith, Randy Smith and Anthony Smith, a daughter Veralda Smith, a grandson Thomas “Tommy” Smith, 3 brothers Milford, Clair and Paul Houdeshell and a sister Marie Martell
Surviving are 8 children: Chester Smith of Gary IN, Naomi Loggins and husband Mitchell Davis, Frank Smith, Jessica Smith and Willard Knepp all of Florida, Edward Smith and Bradley Smith both of Clearfield and Julia Lewis and husband Daniel of Glen Richey.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren and a brother Donald Houdeshell of Punxsutawney.
Funeral Services for Julia Smith will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc of Curwensville on Wednesday February 28, 2018 at 1:00 PM, with the Reverend Lee Ann Peters officiating. Interment will be in the Gillingham Cemetery LeContes Mills, PA.
Friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Tuesday evening February 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until time of services at 1:00 PM.
Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. 300 State Street Curwensville, PA 16833 or the American Cancer Society/Breast Cancer R 108 N 2nd Street Suite 1B Clearfield, PA 16830.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born September 17, 1931 in LeContes Mills, she was the daughter of Millard Frank and Myrtle Irene (Coulter) Houdeshell. Mrs. Smith had worked for both the former Philipsburg Cigar Factory and the former Friendly (MaryMac) Toy Company. She had been a member of both the Clearfield and Curwensville VFW Auxiliary and also the former Bradford Grange.
She was first wed to Edward Grant Smith on January 31, 1949 who preceded her in death. She then wed George Hockenberry who also preceded her in death. In addition, she was preceded in death by three sons Robert “Ribbit” Smith, Randy Smith and Anthony Smith, a daughter Veralda Smith, a grandson Thomas “Tommy” Smith, 3 brothers Milford, Clair and Paul Houdeshell and a sister Marie Martell
Surviving are 8 children: Chester Smith of Gary IN, Naomi Loggins and husband Mitchell Davis, Frank Smith, Jessica Smith and Willard Knepp all of Florida, Edward Smith and Bradley Smith both of Clearfield and Julia Lewis and husband Daniel of Glen Richey.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren and a brother Donald Houdeshell of Punxsutawney.
Funeral Services for Julia Smith will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc of Curwensville on Wednesday February 28, 2018 at 1:00 PM, with the Reverend Lee Ann Peters officiating. Interment will be in the Gillingham Cemetery LeContes Mills, PA.
Friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Tuesday evening February 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until time of services at 1:00 PM.
Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. 300 State Street Curwensville, PA 16833 or the American Cancer Society/Breast Cancer R 108 N 2nd Street Suite 1B Clearfield, PA 16830.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
27
Feb
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Service
Wednesday
28
Feb
1:00 AM
- 1:30 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Funeral Services
Visitation
Wednesday
28
Feb
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Cemetery Details
Location
Gillingham Cemetery
Gillingham Road
LeContes Mills, PA 16850
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
108R North Second Street
Suite 1B
Clearfield,, PA 16830
Suite 1B
Clearfield,, PA 16830
To The Family
c/o Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc.
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
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