Mabel Smith

Mabel E. Smith, 100, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Green Ridge Village, Newville, surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 17, 1916 in West Milton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Adam and Mary Jane Bowersox Kreisher.
Mabel retired in 1981 from The Beistle Company, Shippensburg, after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Memorial Lutheran Church in Shippensburg. Mabel loved and cherished her family and was the best caregiver one could ask for.
Surviving are two sons; Gerald A. Smith, and Raymond L. (wife Maria) Smith, all of Shippensburg, one daughter, Gloria M. (husband Sheldon) Van Scyoc, of Palmyra, a grandson Paul A Smith whom she raised, eight grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 10 great –great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Smith who died September 4, 1998, four sisters, three brothers, and a grandson, Damon Smith.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home Inc., with the Rev. Eric N. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.