Edith Lavonne (Misner) Smith

Edith Lavonne (Misner) Smith passed away on December 26, 2016, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, Pa, formerly of Nanty Glo. She was affectionately known by all who knew her as Edie. Edie was born December 8, 1926, in Wherum, Pennsylvania, to Merton Louis Misner and Elva Ellen (Good) Misner. She was the fifth child of 12 children. The Misner family settled in Red Mill. Preceded in death are her husband, Clifford F. Smith, and son, Paul T. Smith, six sisters and four brothers. She is survived by two sisters, Elnora Miller (Strongstown) and Louise Sheets (Oregon); three children, Sally (Gary S. Lech), Oregon; Jean and Robert Mardis, Belsano; and Fred and Bonnie Smith, Nanty-Glo; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren as well as numerous neices and nephews. Edie was a member of the Nanty Glo Church of God for over 60 years and was one of the last elders to help expand and shape the growth and theological direction of the church. She loved crafting, crocheting and completing word-search puzzles. She was an excellent country cook and her scratch-made bread was the absolute best. She was a resident of Cambria Care for almost five years where she made many friends and received excellent care. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Grane Hospice, the nurses, nurses aides and all those involved in her care and well being during her final years. Edie loved her family, her church family, and her family at Cambria Care. Family and friends will be received Wednesday, from 11:00 A.M. unitl the time of funeral services at 1:00 P.M. at the Cardiff Road Church of God, Nanty Glo, Rev. Robert Westrick, Officiating. Intermit to follow in Belsao United Brethren Cemetery. Bowser Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo is in charge of arrangements.