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Esther Mary Smith Obituary

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Esther Mary Smith

West Chester, Pennsylvania

March 23, 1929 - April 26, 2025

Esther Mary Smith Obituary

Esther Mary Smith, 96 formally of Waynesboro, PA passed away Saturday April 26, 2025 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.

She was the wife of the late Lloyd L. Smith.

Born March 23, 1929 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late John Otter and the late Frances Dowlin Otter.

Esther grew up in the Exton area and graduated from Downingtown Senior High School

She worked as a homemaker in Waynesboro.

Esther was a member of the Church of the Brethren, past matron of the Eastern Star and a proud member of the Franklin County Farm Women.

She enjoyed reading, baking and spending time with her family.

Esther is survived by her daughter, Sharon S. (John) Rothwell, grandson Kevin (Erin) Rothwell, granddaughters Susanne Farnesi and Mary Kate Phillips (Ryan).  Esther also had seven great grandchildren that she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd and son Larry.  

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 10:00 am - 10:45 am at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. 410 North Church Street West Chester, PA 19380, followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 am.

Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Hickman Home 444 North Walnut Street West Chester, PA  19380

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com
 

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Esther Mary Smith, 96 formally of Waynesboro, PA passed away Saturday April 26, 2025 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.

She was the wife of the late Lloyd L. Smith.

Born March 23, 1929 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late John Otter and the late Frances Dowlin Otter.

Esther grew up in the Exton ar

Events

Visitation

Thursday, May 8, 2025

10:00 am - 10:45 am

DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.

410 N. Church St West Chester, PA 19380

Funeral Service

Thursday, May 8, 2025

11:00 am

DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.

410 N. Church St West Chester, PA 19380