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Monday, December 17, 2018

Obituary: Pauline E. Smith, 77, of Harrison Valley, PA,


Pauline E. Smith, 77, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 in the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Born August 7, 1941, in Westfield, she was the daughter of Charles and Mildred Briggs Hurler.  On August 6, 1988, in Ulysses, she married John A. Smith, who survives.  In her younger years, she was employed by Mapes Woodworking in Genesee.  Pauline was a homemaker and a lifelong area resident. Surviving besides her husband, John, are:  six children, Mary Ann Pickering of Tioga, James (Diane) Pickering of Harrison Valley, Douglas (Tracey) Pickering of Rexville, NY, Timothy Pickering of Westfield, Thomas Pickering of Harrison Valley, and Elizabeth (Curtis) Coates of Harrison Valley;  12 grandchildren, Bobby (Kayce) Barner, Vickie (Ted) Vanskiver, Stanley Barner, Amy (Terry) Sawyer, Mindy Kibbe, Tiffany (AJ) Costley, Brittany (Ed) Riley, Shane (Lindsey) Pickering, Nathan Pickering, Tyler Pickering, Kurtis Coates, and Dawson Coates;  13 great-grandchildren, Hunter Barner, Jacob Barner, Caylee Barner, Caden Sawyer, Madisyn Sawyer, Haleigh Kibbe, Bryden Teller, Bryleigh Teller, Harper Costley, Aria Costley, Kaylen Riley, Cole Riley, and Brynlee Pickering;  two step-daughters, Anna (Tom) Davis of Merrill, MI and Sherri Smith of Midland, MI;  a sister, Betty (Edwin) Kibbe of Harrison Valley;  nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Linda K. Pickering; and a brother, Charles Hurler, Jr. Friends may call at Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., with Funeral Services following at 2:00 p.m..  The Rev. Timothy H. Miller will officiate.  Burial will be in Brookfield Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Susquehanna Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.