Betty Neomi Smith, 88, formerly of Fairfield, PA died Saturday morning, September 26, 2026 at Hanover Hall Nursing Home.
Born February 21, 1938 in Iron Springs, PA she was the daughter of the late Scott and Mildred (Emory) Swisher. She was the wife of the late Glenn T. Smith who died in 2019.
Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed working in her flower beds and gardening. She was a former Girl Scout Leader and enjoyed nature walks and spending time with family and friends. Betty loved everyone and everything unconditionally and her love was felt by all.
Betty is survived by her two daughters, Wanda K. Deatherage and her husband Jack Jr, of Emmitsburg, MD, Barbara E. Stoner and her husband Donny, of Gettysburg, PA, three grandsons, William Grafton IV, Aaron Grafton, Jack Deathrage, III, her sister, Nancy Harbaugh, of Fairfield, PA, and two brothers, Dean Swisher, of Gettysburg, PA and Clifford “Tink” Swisher, of Fairfield, PA.
She was preceded in death by her son, Glenn T. Smith, Jr. who died in 1963, and six siblings, Janet Crilley, Kathryn Swisher, Marvin Swisher, Willis “Butchie” Swisher, Doris Swisher, and Gary Swisher.
Betty’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 27 E. Main St., Fairfield, PA.
Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made at the funeral home’s website.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Adoration Hospice Foundation, Attn: Leigh White, 805 N. Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222.
