Clara M. Smith

November 2, 1928 - July 29, 2018

Clara M. Smith, 89, formerly of Hughesville, New York, and California, died Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Bloomsburg Care Center and Rehabilitation Center. Born November 2, 1928 in Muncy Valley, she was a daughter of the late Elmer G. and Eva M. (Smith) Laurenson. Clara was a graduate of Sonestown High School, Class of 1946. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg, the Red Hat Society, Hemlock Homemakers, and enjoyed doing crafts and traveling. Surviving are a brother, George E. (Eloise) Laurenson of Bloomsburg; a sister-in-law, June Laurenson of Hughesville; six nephews; two nieces; and several cousins. In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Smith; a son, Gary Smith; a brother, Raymond Laurenson; and two sisters, Enza Laurenson, and Margaret Miller. A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 2, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville, with Rev. Dr. Joel L. Zeiders officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.