Mary Jane (Fetterolf) Smith, 72, wife of the late Joseph D. Smith, of Royersford, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the home of her daughter in Exeter. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Mildred (Miles) Fetterolf.
Mrs. Smith was a 1958 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School and received her bachelor’s degree in education in 1962 from Mansfield State Teachers College. Mary Jane relocated to the Royersford area to take a teaching position at Limerick Elementary School, where she met her future husband.
After having her children, Mary Jane became a fulltime homemaker, homeroom mother, Girl Scouts leader, Cub Scouts leader, and whatever else was needed of her. When her children grew up, she was employed at Professional Services in Royersford. Following her husband’s retirement, they traveled up and down the East Coast going to antique shows. Most importantly, Mary Jane’s legacy is as a mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her children, Missie, wife of Frank Pogash, of Douglassville, Jennie, wife of Thomas McCloy, of Exeter and David L., husband of Marisel Smith, of Douglassville. Most important in her life was being “Nana” to her grandchildren, Caitlin, Becky, Kayla, Ben, Josh, Maura and Jake.
Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford. Interment will follow in the Limerick Garden of Memories. Friends will be received from 10:00-11:00 am. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.