SMITH FRANCES FRAN Frances Lillian Peirce Smith, 91, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014, in Pittsburgh, PA, with her children at her side. She was predeceased in 2011 by her husband, Morell. She was born April 8, 1922, in Palmerton, PA, daughter of the late Lotta and Willis McG. Peirce of Palmerton. Fran is survived by one brother, Donald (Peggy) Peirce of Hilton Head, SC; four children, Linda (Paul Scalamogna), Pittsburgh, Dana (Kathy), Perkiomenville, Joanne, Allison Park, and Sally (Mike) Wilson, Centerville, TX; grandchildren, Beth (Martin) Uniacke, Tara Ciccone (Mike Barbalace), Stephen Zomolsky, Susan (Daniel) Brookman, Pamela and Jennifer Smith, Megan, Justin and Matthew Wilson; great-grandchildren, Page and Kiersten Zomolsky, Joseph Ciccone and Jack Peirce Brookman; great- great-granddaughters, Madisyn and MacKenzie. She graduated in 1943 from Drexel University with a degree in Home Economics and later earned her master's degree. She was head of the equestrian team at Drexel her junior and senior years. Fran retired from Pottstown High School in 1984 after 21 years. Her first love was cooking and she was an innovative chef, skilled pianist, excellent Bridge player, gifted horsewoman and loved sailing on Lake Wallenpaupack. She was a prolific reader and avid crossword aficionado. Evidence of her creativity could be found throughout her home and she gifted her family with many artfully made quilts. She and her family lived in Lancaster, PA, Kenmore, NY, Longmeadow, MA, Palmerton, PA and Pottstown, PA. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014, 11a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown, PA. Interment will be Sunday, February 23, 2014, 2 p.m. in Towamensing Cemetery, Palmerton, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camphill Soltane, 224 Nantmeal Rd., Glenmoore, PA 19343; The Pennsylvania SPCA, 350 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134; or AKCReunite.org. Arrangements by AUER CREMATION SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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