Obituary of Mary C. Smyth

Mary C. Smyth, age 86, of Troy, PA, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Mary was born March 17, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of Francis Engard and Hannabelle (Arnold) Courtney. She was the widow of C. Wayne Smyth who died September 13, 1976. Mary graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College. She was English teacher at the Troy High School for 23 years. Mary was known for the Inkwell a student journal about local history. She was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church in Troy, PA, was active with children in the church, the church choir, the church Womens Association and BPW. Mary is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Courtney and Mary Jo Smyth of Harrisburg, PA, James Smyth of Troy, PA, and Thomas and Jolene Smyth of Troy, PA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Catherine Mimi and Richard Eaton of Troy, PA, Jennifer and Andrew Jillson of New Castle, PA, Patricia Smyth, PhD, RN of Columbus, Miss; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; a brother, Francis Engard Pete Courtney of Atlanta, GA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Belle and William Schwoebel of Haverford, PA, Lauralou and Dr. James Bates of Atco, NJ. Mary was preceded in death by a son, David Smyth. A private family funeral service will be held on Monday, February 26, 2007. A memorial service for friends and family will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, West Main St., Troy, PA 16947. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC 637 S. Main St. Mansfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com