Eva M. Smith

Eva M. Smith, 65, of Berwick passed away suddenly on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Berwick Hospital.

Born in Berwick on December 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Laura (Brader) and Joseph J. Church, Sr. She graduated from Berwick Area High School and worked at Wise-Borden Snacks for 23 years.

Eva was a member of First United Methodist Church, Berwick. She liked to color and crochet. She will be fondly remembered for her generous spirit and willingness to lend a hand to anyone who needed help.

She will be greatly missed by her husband of 44 years, Howard E. Smith; son, Michael G. Smith II, Bloomsburg; and daughter, Wendy K. Smith and spouse Louise, Berwick. She was a wonderful “Me Me” to Ayden C. Wilson, whom she adored. She also leaves behind brothers, Carl M. Church and wife Rose, Berwick; Joseph James Church, Jr., Scranton; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Brader; and sisters, Bonnie Lee Heiser; Betty Lou Rumphrey; and Linda Rumphrey.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Heller Funeral Home, LLC, 633 East Third Street, Nescopeck, with Reverend Robert Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Elan Memorial Park, Bloomsburg. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Online messages of comfort may be sent to condolences@hellerfuneral.com.