Sharon Smith

Sharon Smith

Sharon Smith, 75, of Girardville passed away Friday morning May 2nd at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Ashland on February 14, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Claire (Calvert) and James McAvoy.

Sharon graduated from Girardville High School in 1967.

She was of the Catholic faith and was a lifelong member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Girardville where she served as a lector and eucharist minister.  Sharon was also a member of the Holy Rosary Society.

Sharon was the wife of the late Edward Smith who passed away November 1, 2023.

Early in her career she worked as a secretary in Harrisburg for the Commonwealth of PA Department of Treasury.  Later she ran the deli and bakery at the Jiffy Mart in Girardville.  She was well known for her peanut butter icing, long johns, cheesy bread and her unique sweet pizza sauce.

Sharon enjoyed riding her bicycle and doing dollar bill origami.

She is survived by; daughter Andrea Bzdak (Brian), Catawissa; daughter Maryellen Smith (Jimmy Cress), Girardville; son Edward J. Smith (Lori), Aristes; son Eric Smith, Freidensburg; sister Nancy Goodale, Girardville; 8 grandchildren Ben, Bailey, Grace, Katie, Olivia, Laney, Avery, Kalli; 2 great grandchildren Aleah & Halle; several nieces & nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 260 N 2nd St, Girardville, PA 17935.  A visitation for family and friends will be held in church Tuesday morning May 13th from 9:00-10:00 AM.  Burial will follow mass at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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