Deborah C. Allen Smith

Deborah C. Allen-Smith, 56, of 21468 Blooming Valley Rd., Meadville, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at home.
Deborah was born in Altoona on September 30, 1955, a daughter of the late William P. and Rita A. (Gority) Allen.
She was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville.
Deborah was employed as a registered nurse for the Commonwealth of PA at Polk Center, Franklin. She had previously been employed at St. Vincent Medical Center, Erie and as a surgical nurse in Meadville. A 1974 graduate of Altoona High School, Deborah also graduated from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing in 1986. She enjoyed reading and watching QVC. The greatest love in her life was her children.
Deborah is survived by two children Alene D. Smith and Zebdiah J. Smith both at home, five brothers Paul Richardson, Sean P. Allen and his wife Linda, Michael E. Allen and his wife Cricket, William P. Allen and his wife Mary, Joseph F. Fornwalt and his wife Kimberly all of Altoona, her former husband Peter O. Smith of Meadville, 14 nieces and nephews, one great niece, two very special friends Rachel Pasikoski and Quintin Buttolph both of Meadville.
In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her stepfather, William 'Itch' C. Fornwalt.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, August 31, 2012, from 1-2 PM at Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremtation Services, Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, where a Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM with Fr. Marc Solomon, Pastor of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 464 Pine St., Meadville, PA 16335
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