Marie Catherine (Kerner) Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Marie Catherine (Kerner) Smith (Hawthorn, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 24, 2026 at the age of 94. Marie Catherine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marie Catherine (Kerner) Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oria Edward and Mina Kerner (Reitz); her husband Vernon Richard Smith; and her siblings, Maxine Seger, Mazy Shaffer, Josephine Kerner, Dollie Brocious, Jack, John, Arnold, Darl and Edward Kerner.
She is survived by: her daughter Kathy Shirey (Emerson) of Mayport; her granddaughters, Angela Mills (Todd) of Oak Ridge and Lorrie McDonald (Seth) of Seminole; her great grandchildren, Ciara Mills, Kayla Toy and Arianna McDonald; her great great grandchildren, Aiden, Chase Scott, Rowan Bladel and Kolston Smith; Christian McDonald.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Marie's name to: Edgewood Heights, 612 Keck Avenue, New Bethlehem, Pa. 16242.
