Louise A. Smith

December 15, 1925 - June 8, 2020

Louise A. Smith, 94, of Inkerman, PA, died on Monday, June 8, 2020 in her home.

Born on December 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William I and Marie (Woomer) Rishel.

She is survived by her 3 daughters, Anne Dyer of Inkman, Carol Morgan (Charles) of Hatfield, and Wendy Sullivan of Inkman; 2 sons, John A. Smith (Muriel) of Pennsburg and Larry B. Smith of Thornhurst; 1 sister, Dorthy Lauck of Pine Grove Mills; as well as 10 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Along with her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband John M. Smith and her brother William Rishel.

Louise was a graduate of State College High School. During WWII she worked as Rosie Riveter for Boeing in Lock Haven, PA. She retired from Toby Hanna Army Depot in 1987. She was an avid reader and loved to play cards. Louise was a huge Penn State Football fan, always cheering them on. Most of all she loved spending time with her family making lasting memories that will always be remembered.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11AM at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801. Inurnment will take place at Centre County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Louise's name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 401 St. Judes Pl. Memphis, TN 38105 or Keystone Mission, P.O. BOX 470  Scranton, Pa.18501-0470.