Obituaries
Christine L. Smith, 46
March 28, 2014
Christine L. Smith, 46, of Mountville, PA, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. Smith who passed away in 1976 and Barbara A. Barefoot Krimmel, wife of Edward A. Krimmel Jr., of Landisville.
Christine was a 1986 graduate of Hempfield High School, and graduated in 1990 from Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, DE with a BS in Business Management.
She had worked at the Centerville Cardtique as a Sr. Sales Associate from 1985 to 1992. From 1990 to 2000, she was operations manager for Whirlpool Financial in New Castle, DE, and then from 2001 to 2008 at Barclays in Wilmington, DE as program manager. She had most recently worked at the Turkey Hill Corporation offices.
Christine had attended both Grace Lutheran Church of Lancaster and Living Hope Community Church of Lancaster.
She loved to be around children and had assisted with the care of children who had special needs. She was also a volunteer with the Make A Wish Foundation in the Lancaster area from 2009 through 2012.
In addition to her mother and stepfather, she is survived by her stepbrothers: Edward A. III married to Lisa Krimmel of San Antonio, TX and Timothy A. married to Dana Krimmel of Lancaster; a half sister Danielle married to Bob Hartman of Mt. Joy; her grandmother Mary E. Smith of Lancaster, 2 aunts, and uncle and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Tammy L. Smith Zellers.
The Memorial Service for Christine will be at 11AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603, on Friday, April 4, 2014, followed by a gathering of friends and luncheon at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Christine’s memory to Grace Lutheran Church at the above address or to the Make A Wish Foundation, 1054 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.
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Condolences to the Family
April 22, 2014
We just heard about Christine’s passing this morning. How sad we were to hear this news. Christine was a very sweet, caring Christian woman whom we keep in our memories as we pray for those closest to her.
Respectfully,
The Staff at Hope Within Mnistries
April 04, 2014
I am thinking of Christine today with a very heavy heart. Gone too soon.
My condolences to her Mom, Dad and family.
I worked with Christine at Whirlpool Financial and she was very pleasant to work with & always made the workplace a better place to be.
My hope is that her entire family will find peace in knowing she is together again with Tammy.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal….
Love leaves the memories no one can steal.”
Rest in peace, Chris
Donna Lamonica
April 04, 2014
To Barbara and Ed, I am thinking of you and your family today. I think you will see just how many lives Christine has touched in her life here on earth. She was such a warm and caring person, with love for god and all his creatures. She saw the good in everyone, and she made it her life’s mission to be a good person and do more than her share of helping others through their own struggles. I will pray you all are given the strength to cope with her loss. And when I say loss, it just doesn’t seem like a strong enough word to describe what a loss it is for us all who knew her. Blessings to you all.
Crystal Wolfe
April 03, 2014
Ben Bleacher JrTo our Dear niece we all can’t believe this shocking news but we know HONEY where you are with Tammy and your Dad, you were a very caring and remarkable person always thinking of others when you should have been taking care of Crissy,We will miss you with all our hearts but God needed another ANGEL up in Heaven and believe me he got one of the BEST, Chris we LOVE YOU! RIP Aunt Linda and Uncle Benny
April 03, 2014
Barb and Ed, Ny deepest sympathy to you at this time, God Be with you at this time, Your Friend Brenda (Axe) Heisey
April 02, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Christines passing. She was always a joy to work with at Whirlpool Financial Corporation and was well liked by everyone. She will be sadly missed.
Mike Foster
April 01, 2014
To Barbara and Ed,
Christine was a very good friend. We worked together at Whirlpool/Transamerica. She was an Angel on earth. She was selfless with her time and her heart. I am going to miss her. I know she battled some huge obstacles in the last 10 years. Yet, she was not a complainer. Instead she turned her focus to helping others. So natural for her. I am thankful that we ended our conversations with,” I love you “. She is once again united with her sister Tammy. I will surely miss my friend and will keep her family in my prayers. Carol Morole
April 01, 2014
Dearest Barbara and Ed,
My deepest sympathies and heart felt condolences. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christ’s love,
Jeff Engroff
April 01, 2014
Our prayers are with you in the loss of Christine. We were belssed to get to know Christine and to be on the receiving end of her smile! May God give you grace and peace during this time. -Pastor Ron Ressler, Living Hope Community Church-
April 01, 2014
We would like to express our condolence to Christine’s Family. We know that she is in a better place and is at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Thomas & Sharon Klepach
April 01, 2014
Christine and I were roommates in College, at Goldey Beacom (GBC). We had great memories of dances, spades, and our trip to Cancun. I reconnected with her recently via FB and we shared recent stories of her efforts in the Make a Wish foundation. My only regret is not staying connected with her, after college and waiting so long to reconnect. She was an amazing person with an extremely caring giving personality and the world is going to miss her, deeply. Rest in Peace, my friend. <Susan Swisher, GBC 1988>
April 01, 2014
To Christine’s dear family – Words just don’t seem enough to describe what a sweet gal Christine was. She was truly a blessing to many, especially myself. Her love for the Lord was very, very deep and we are reassured that she is in the arms of Jesus and will be waiting to greet each of us when we join her some day if we have put our trust in Him. May the Peace that surpasses all understanding surround you and give you comfort as you share the memories that you hold so tightly in your heart of Christine. ~Debi Lefever~
- Services
- Friday, April 04, 2014
- 11:00 AM
- Grace Lutheran Church
- 517 N. Queen St.
- Lancaster, PA 17603
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