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Helen L. Smouse

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Helen L. Smouse, 96, of Sewickley, formerly of Malden, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, in her home.

She was born September 18, 1921, in Morgantown, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ernest Preston and Nora Reid Ogden.

A homemaker, Mrs. Smouse was a 1938 graduate of Morgantown High School and attended West Virginia University.

She was a longtime member of Taylor United Methodist Church, Brownsville, and was most recently attending Sewickley United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed gardening, flowers, playing cards and outdoor activities, especially going to the beach. She especially enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband. They traveled throughout the United States and visited Europe.

Her husband of 76 years, William L. Smouse, passed away May 23, 2017.

Surviving are two children, Roberta Hartman (Thomas) of Pittsburgh and William Lawrence Smouse Jr. (Maria) of Kansas City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Shannon Hartman Cannings, Aaron William Hartman and Patricia Elisa Smouse Gomez; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her husband, is a brother, Ernest Preston Ogden Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, in the assembly room at Masonic Village, 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, with the Rev. Tom Moog officiating. A public visitation will also be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home Ltd., 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, followed by a graveside service in Highland Cemetery, California.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Masonic Village, 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143.

A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.

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