Christina E. "Chris" (Johannes) Smith

Christina E. "Chris" Smith, 86, of Herminie, died peacefully Monday, April 4, 2016, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her family. She was born June 1, 1929, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Scott) Johannes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Randy Smith; great-grandson, Michael Skrabski; and her sister, June Traill. Chris was a member of St. Edward Church in Herminie and Sunshine Club. She and her husband coordinate the St. Edward Food Bank located in Herminie, where Chris has been the secretary for the past 30 years. Chris was "MUM" to so many children over the years and will always hold a special place in their hearts. Chris is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, James P. Smith Sr.; two sons, James P. (Patty) Smith Jr., of Wyano, and William T. (Susie) Smith, of Herminie; two daughters, Linda (Andrew) Corfont, of Waynesburg, and Kathy (Michael) Svac, of Chicago, Ill.; 12 grandchildren, Sheila Smith, Randy Smith, Bill (Leigh Ann) Smith, Molly (Aaron) Zahratka, Brandy (Jaron) Kennell, Tracy Gillespie, Bill Smith Jr., Alyssa (Daniel) Cunningham, Rachael Corfont and David, Brandon and A.J. Svac; and six great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Chris is also survived by a brother, Bill (Jane) Hottinger, of North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Chris had a special smile and hug to all who knew her and she will be dearly missed by her entire family, many friends and neighbors up on the hill. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., 404 Sewickley Ave., Herminie, PA 15637, 724-446-7251. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Edward Church, Herminie. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO CHURCH. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township. To send online condolences, please visit www.nickelsfuneralhomeinc.com.
 

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