Kristine Smith, 58, of Warren, PA., died Monday morning, August 2, 2021, at Kinzua Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Warren, PA. after a two-year courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born May 7, 1963, in Warren, PA. Kris was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Vicky Vavala Parker. She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Kris was a 1981 graduate of Warren Area High School and was employed for 30 years in customer service at Blair Corporation and 10 years at Atlantic Broadband. She was a member of the Tuesday night league at Blueberry Golf Course. She enjoyed skiing at Holiday Valley Ski Resort and camping at Red Oaks Campgrounds.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Dani R. Smith whom she married May 20, 1989, in Warren, PA., 2 Children – Andrew Smith and his fiance, Elise Dunn of Clarendon, PA., Morgan Smith Byler and her husband, Nathan of Saltsburg, PA., 1 Sister – Karen Frazier and husband, Scott of Warren, PA., 2 Aunts – Rosalie Matteo and Cathy Vavala both of Warren, PA., Nephew – Brandon Frazier and wife, Molly of Kilmarnock, VA., Niece – Lauren Frazier of Warren, PA., Father and Mother-in-law – Dick and Donna Nelson Smith of Warren, PA., Brother-in-law – Richard E. Smith and his wife, Diane of Warren, PA., Sister-in-law – Debbie Selini and husband, Jerry of Tupper Lake, N.Y., several other nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an uncle, Bruno Vavala.
The family acknowledges and gratefully appreciates the extraordinary care, compassion and kindness, Kris received from all of the staff of Kinzua Valley, Asera Care Hospice, Warren General Hospital Visiting Nurses.
Family will receive friends, on Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. followed by a funeral service with Fr. Stephen Schrieber, Pastor at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, officiating. Private Entombment will be in the St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery Niche. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Warren Cancer Center, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
So very sorry for your loss. Putsy was a wonderful giving person we loved dearly. She will be missed by us all.
Granny and I send our deepest condolences to each of you! Kris was my sister Michelle’s friend and golf buddy (and mine when I was up there). I know in my heart she and Michelle are playing golf together now! Our prayers and love are being sent to all of you at this time!
I so enjoyed our Mon., Wed., Fri. Coffee and breakfast! Kris was a real fighter and I looked forward to our visits. I’m so sorry for your loss Karen ,Dan and families…
I will miss you terribly and all the weekends we spent around the campfire. I have so many wonderful memories of our families spending time together. We always had a wonderful time together.
Dani, I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. It has been many years since I last saw you but I think of you often. Hold tight to your memories of your beautiful wife. Again, my sincere condolences from myself and all my family.
Joni Jordan
To the family of Kris, My deepest condolences for your loss. I didn’t know Kris well, but spoke with her at Atlantic a couple times, and she was so pleasant. Our parents were both in the Rouse Home at the time. I wasn’t aware she had been ill, so when I saw her obituary in the paper, it truly saddened me. I’m sorry for what she has been through. God love her. May she now be at peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you the strength and comfort to get through this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and family.
Kris was always so much fun to work with. I always loved running into her around town. She was truly a great person and so heaven has another angel. My condolences to all her loved ones.
My deep and sincere condolences. I have fond happy memories of Kristine and especially of her laughing happily. She was always such a nice person. She was kind to all
Dani and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed seeing and sometimes playing golf with Kris at Blueberry. It seems just like yesterday we were building floats for the 4th of July parade. May you find peace at this difficult time and I know she will be truly missed.
We are so very sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences. We have known the Parker and Vavala families for many years and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Heartfelt condolences to Kris’s family and friends. May your memories comfort and sustain you now and in the days to
come.