Louise M. Smith

Louise M. Smith, 97, of East Brady died Sunday at the Chicora Medical Center.

Born Dec. 20, 1920, in Phillipston, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Russell L. and Nellie E. (Painter) Mortimer.

On Sept. 7, 1946, Louise married Charles J. Smith. He preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 2010.

She was a 1938 graduate of East Brady High School.

She managed Foust's Market in East Brady for a number of years.

Louise was a member of the East Brady United Methodist Church in East Brady and was also a member of the United Methodist Women.

Louise loved baking, gardening, her dogs and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Cogley and her husband, Jerry, of Butler; two grandsons, Charles G. Cogley of West Mifflin and Ted A. Cogley and his wife, Melissa, of East Butler; and three great-grandchildren, Ashley Cancilla, Andrew and Violet Cogley.

She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Dorothy Mortimer of East Brady; and many nieces and nephews.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three brothers.

SMITH — Services for Louise M. Smith, who died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, will be private.Arrangements are under the direction of Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, East Brady.The Smith family asks that donations be made in Louise's name to the East Brady United Methodist Church, 416 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.