Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith, 93 of 415 East Seventh Street, Mt. Carmel and formerly of Centralia passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at her home. Born in Centralia on February 11, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Sirocca) Jakabcin. Margaret was married on April 17, 1948 in Centralia to Raymond J. Smith who preceded her in death on June 6, 1983. She had been employed in area garment factories as a seamstress until her retirement. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Surviving are two sons, Raymond Smith and his wife Molly Shultz of Danville, Robert Smith of Mt. Carmel; two daughters, Mary Ann Smith of Smithfield, Virginia; Margaret Rudock and her husband Michael of Horsham, nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by three sons William, Joseph, and James Smith and five sisters, Mary, Helen, Ann, Katherine and Julie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:00 am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with the Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Ralpho Township. A viewing will be held on Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass in the church. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy can be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 47 S. Market St. Mt. Carmel, Pa. 17851 or the Mt. Carmel Food Pantry 26 N. Market St. Mt. Carmel, Pa. 17851.Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 South Market Street, Mt. Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz, III Supervisor has been entrusted with arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign the guestbook at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.