Obituary of Helen L. Smeal
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SMEAL – Helen L., 94, Maplewinds Care Center, Portage, formerly of East Freedom, passed away peacefully November 15, 2010 at the center. Born November 29, 1915 in New York State, daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Lake. Last surviving member of her immediate family, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Wesley Smeal and sister Blanche. Survived by children: Anita Pearl (Lloyd) Grigsby, Fackler, Alabama; Charles Wesley Smeal, Sunbury; Bill (Paula) Smeal, Ebensburg; and George Paul Smeal, Williamsport. Also grandchildren: Stacie and Steven Smeal, Todd (Tammy) Robinson and Laurie (Jerry) Reeves, step grandson Joshua, and one great grandson Samuel Robinson. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother and a devote Christian who assisted her husband in his ministry as pastor of the Blue Knob, East Freedom and Canoe Creek United Methodist Churches. Friends will be received from 1:00 p.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg, the Rev. Asa Sherman, officiating. Interment at Fishertown Cemetery.
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