Carol A. Smith, 74, Altoona, died Tuesday evening, March 7, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.
She was born December 15, 1948 in Altoona, daughter of the late Lester C., Sr. and Myrtle M. (Worley) Burket.
She was twice married, first to Rexford E. Smith, and then to Ronald E. Hess, both whom preceded her in death.
Surviving are her three children, Billie Shinn, and Richard and Robert Smith; grandchildren, Jessica Shinn and Ryan Gorman; great grandchildren, RJ and Lane; a sister, Bonnie Light; three step children, Susan Weaver, Sheri Shalter and Veronica Miller; and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Lester, Jr. and Ralph.
Carol was a 1966 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School. She was owner of Smith Accounting and Tax Service and was formerly employed as a multi vac operator at Marianna Foods, Tipton. Carol enjoyed traveling to the beach.
Friends will be received from 10 to 11am, Monday, March 13, 2023, at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 11am, Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Randy Zitterbart officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Altoona.