E. Jean (Goodlin) Smith, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Harry D. and Elsie (Cobes) Goodlin, she was born October 15, 1922 in Blairsville, PA.She lived her entire life in Blairsville.Jean's life centered on her family. She was an excellent cook and baker, and was known for her coconut cream pie.Surviving are two sons, Edwin P. Smith of Benson, AZ and Gary L. Smith and wife, Anita of Blairsville; two brothers, Vaughn Goodlin and wife, Muriel and Robert Goodlin; three sisters, Mabel Grdgon, Emily Paouncic and Patricia Cribbs, all of Blairsville; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul B. Smith in 1985; two brothers, Harry Goodlin and Clyde Goodlin and two sisters, Olive Cardellino and Betty Mullen.As per Jean's wishes there will be no public visitation. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 P.M. Sunday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. where Prayer services will be held at 3:00 P.M. with Fr. Chester J. Raimer officiating.Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.Memorial contributions may be made to Action for Animals, P.O. Box 814, Latrobe, PA 15650 in Jean's memory.
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