Georgine A. (Velerie) Smith

Georgine A. Smith, 70, of Hanover Township, passed away on Friday evening at St. Luke's Villa, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, on February 17, 1949, she was a daughter of George and Marcella (Griscavage) Velerie.

Georgine was a certified cosmetologist. She owned and operated Georgine's Beauty Salon on Hazle Street, Wilkes-Barre. She was a member of Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch, and member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.

Georgine enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ernestine Petrilak.

Surviving is her loving husband of 49 years, Kenneth A. Smith, a daughter, Dawnette Dreyfus, Mountain Top, a son, Ken A. Smith, Mountain Top, 5 grandchildren, Emily, Julia, Madison, Andrew, and Abbey, several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be celebrated on Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM at Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, 465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre.

Friends may call from 5:00 PM till the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Luke's Villa, 80 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.