Carrie R. Smith
Carrie R. Smith, 93, has gone fishing. She embarked on her final journey home on March 7, 2021, while at home in Cabot. Waiting to greet her was her Lord and Savior, after which she will be united with the love of her life, John D., and her daughter, Mary, searching for the perfect fishing hole. May their reunion be a happy one.
Born Oct. 19, 1927, in Winfield Township, she was the daughter of Vincenzo Consentino and Domenica Lombardozzi, the seventh of 11 children.
Mom enjoyed fishing and baseball, often falling asleep listening to the Pirates games on her radio. She was the biggest fan at her grandson TJ’s games.
She worked for Du-Co Ceramics, and retired after 12 years from Colonial Pharmacy.
She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Cabot, and the Saxonburg Area Sportsmen’s Club. Carrie enjoyed bowling, formerly fishing, crocheting, and emailing family members.
Entrusted to carry on her legacy of love and caring are her four sons, John W. Smith of Cabot, Richard A. (Kim) Smith of Leeton, Mo., Daniel P. (Jean) Smith of Leeton, Mo., and Harry V. (Susan) Smith of Hampstead, Md.; five daughters, JoAnn (Daniel) Crytzer of Freeport, Karen (Richard) Reamer of Cabot, Patricia Smith of North Augusta, S.C., Theresa (Thomas) Wetzel of Sarver, and Janet (James) Ammon of New Castle; her sister, Rose (Bill) Reese of Sarasota, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; her “adopted” grands, Monty LaBreck, Leeton, Angelo Martinez of Saxonburg, and Sarah and Kevin Motko and their parents, Teresa and James, of Herman.
She was preceded in death by her father, Vincenzo Consentino; her mother, Domenica Lombardozzi; her husband, John D. Smith; her daughter, Mary F. Smith; five brothers; four sisters; her daughter-in-law, Kathy (Cypher) Smith; and her son-in-law, Ed Byrd.
Thanks to all of the nurses and aides from Concordia Hospice for their help and care. Thanks also to Sarah and Jenn, for your assistance when needed.
SMITH — Friends of Carrie R. Smith, who died Sunday, March 7, 2021, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Fox Funeral Home, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph R.C. Church in Cabot.
Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Herman.
Being an adventurous spirit, she has requested that anyone in attendance not to wear black; put on something colorful and celebrate her life, not mourn her passing.
She believed flowers were for the living and asked that instead, donations be made to the St. Crispin Fund at St. Joseph Church or the South Butler Community Library.
For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.
