Helen Jean Smith

H. Jean Smith, 84, formerly of Millheim and Salem Hill Haven, passed from this life on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte.  Born April 27, 1932 in Woodward, Jean is a daughter of the late Stewart M. and Maybelle E. “Stover” Eisenhuth.  She was a 1950 graduate of East Penns Valley High School and of the Central Pennsylvania Business School in 1951.  On May 15, 1955, Jean married Nerr M. Smith, who preceded her in death on May 28, 1991.

Jean was first employed by the former Farmer’s Supply Co and Nieman’s both in Millheim.  She briefly worked at the Millheim Journal before moving on to Gettig Pharmaceutical where she worked for 27 years retiring in 1999.  She was one of the founders of the Penns Valley Park & Recreation Association.  Jean enjoyed Penn State football, travelling to both home and away games.  She loved to spend time at the beach but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Jean is survived by one daughter, Gwyn S. Polansky of Stuart, FL; one son, Kent Smith (Mary Jane) of Spring Mills and one brother, Stewart W. Eisenhuth, (Barbara) of Mifflinburg.  Also surviving are three grandchildren; Joshua Smith and Nicholas and Anastasia Polansky; along with numerous nieces and nephews.  Jean was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Eisenhuth.  

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 10-11 am at the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim, followed by the memorial service at 11:00 am with Pastor Dave Downer.  Jean will be laid to rest in the Woodward Cemetery at a later date.  Contributions in memory of Jean may be given to PVPRA, Attn Jane, PO Box 395, Millheim, Pa 16854.  

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