Marie Ellen Smith

Marie Ellen Smith, 84, of Saegertown, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at Meadville Medical Center.

Marie was born in Butler on December 19, 1935, a daughter of the late John and Twila (Stevens) Welch.

On June 29, 1957 Marie married James R. Smith; he survives.

She was an active member of New Beginnings Church of God where she volunteered in whatever capacity was needed. She was always willing to help.

Marie was a 1954 graduate of Butler High School. She became employed by Penncrest School District in the Food Service Department, first in the middle school and later moved to the new high school. After having attended classes at Penn State University, she became employed as a school secretary and later retired from Saegertown High School with nearly 30 years of service to the District. A member of Saegertown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary where she served as Past President, she was also a member of Red Hat Society, a former member of Hayfield Grange and of Saegertown Women's Improvement Club. Marie came to love her Sunday car rides which often took her to Sara's in Erie. It's nostalgia reminded her of years gone by and of her roller skating days when she met her future husband, Jim. For more than 50 years they roller skated for fun and in competitions, having won several trophies in the process. Marie also loved working in her flower gardens as well as cooking for her family. Time spent with family, including her siblings, nieces and nephews, was very important to her. She will be deeply missed.

In addition to her husband, Jim, of 63 years, Marie is survived by two sons John R. Smith (Julie); Robert J. Smith; both of Saegertown, a step great grandson Carson; three sisters Ruth Lemmon of Saxonburg; Amanda Garrison (William); Vivian Roxberry; both of Butler, three brothers James Welch of Akron, OH; Lester Welch (Suzanne) who is a twin to Vivian; Mark L. Welch; both of Butler, dear friends John and Toots Hotchkiss of Saegertown; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by a brother Frank Welch.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, July 20, 2020, from 4-7 PM, and also on Tuesday from 11-12 at New Beginnings Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, where funeral services will follow at 12 PM with Pastor Temple Jarrell officiating. CDC guidelines of social distancing and mask wearing will be followed.

Marie will be laid to rest in Venango Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Marie's name to Saegertown Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 164, or Hayfield Grange #800, 19935 Grange Center Road, both in Saegertown, PA 16433.

Arrangements are under the direction STEPHEN P. MIZNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 330 BROAD STREET, SAEGERTOWN.

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