Elizabeth “Betsy” Smith, age 73, of Enola, passed away January 4, 2018 at Fox Subacute Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 11, 1944 in Pottsville. She was the daughter of the late Marlin and Vesta (Carl) Minnich. She is survived by daughters Pamela J. Prugh and husband Brad of Hermitage, and Jill M. Barrick and husband David of Carlisle. She is also survived by grandchildren Hunter and Blake Barrick and Sara and Adam Prugh. She is also survived by brothers Edward Minnich of Elizabethville and David Minnich of Lebanon.
Betsy was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Russell G. Smith.
Betsy was a 1962 graduate of Porter Tower High School. She retired as a clerk from Cumberland County Recorder of Deeds, where she was employed for 30 years. Betsy was a 50 year member of Enola Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Betsy was active in the Cumberland County Republican party and served as East Pennsboro Republican Committeewoman for almost 40 years. Betsy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, dining out with friends and attending political events.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 21st at 1pm at Enola Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 22 Salt Rd Enola. Private Interment at New Bloomfield Cemetery.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith family.