With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gertrude R. Smith (Milford, Pennsylvania), who passed away on December 3, 2022. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertrude R. Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Walter Ridley and Helen Ridley; her former life partner Jack Stead; her husband Arthur Smith; her stepson Craig Smith; her grandson Tyler Stead; and her siblings, Billy Ridley, Arthur Ridley, Marilyn Hunt and Harold O'Brien.

She is survived by : her children, Michael Stead of Dingmans Ferry, PA, John Stead of Hawley, PA, Joseph Stead of Shohola, PA and Margaret Mary Merlucci of Centerville, GA; her stepdaughters, Carol Kelley of Millsboro, DE, Karen Boomer of Hilo, HI and Lisa Bickel of Hugenot, NY; and her siblings, Patricia Taylor, Floyd Ridley, Robert Ridley and Richard Ridley. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stroyan Funeral Home Inc