Doris Edna (Shadle) Smith, age 86, of Barry Township, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

She was born on August 23, 1940, in Hegins Twp, a daughter of the late Raymond Shadle and the late Verdie (Lucas) Shadle, raised by Charles and Darothy Yarnell.

Doris was a 1958 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. She was a seamstress, and provided personal care services for many years, prior to her retirement. Doris was a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church, Lavelle.

Doris found joy in the simple pleasures of life, including working on puzzle books, sewing, floral arranging, and, most importantly, spending cherished time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Leroy J. Smith; her parents; by the wonderful people that raised her, Charles and Darothy Yarnell; by six brothers, Kenneth Shadle, Harvey Shadle, Leonard Shadle, Marvin Shadle, Edgar Shadle, and Earl Shadle.

She is survived by five daughters, Brenda Scheuren and her husband Robert of Ashland, Sharon Kimmel and her husband Richard of Ashland, Debra Smith of Hegins, Charlotte Green and her husband Carl of Ashland, and Suzanne Zerbe and her husband Chris of Valley View; a son, David Smith of Ogden, UT; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; a sister, Virginia Maurer, of SC; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Evangelical Methodist Church, Lavelle, on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Joshua Mowery officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, September 18, 2026 at the church.

Burial will be in Yarnell Cemetery, Barry Township.

Memorial contributions can be made to Evangelical Methodist Church, c/o 225 Maplewood Rd, Ashland, PA 17921.

Buffington Reed Funeral Home, Valley View is honored to serve the Smith family with arrangements; condolences can be left for the family at buffingtonreed.com.