Frances E. Smith
Frances E. Smith, 78 of Denbeau Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 31, 1943, to the late John and Rose Martin Kanalis.
Frances was employed at Gateway Mine, Bobtown Shanopin Mine and Emerald Coal Mine. She has been a lifelong member of the UMWA from 1974 to present with over 47 years of service.
She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Smith; sons, John Ryan and wife Lynn, Frank Ryan and wife Bonnie; five grandchildren, Ian Ryan, Gianna Ryan, Justin Bruce, Alexa Volansky and Aaron Ryan.
She was predeceased by her son, Kevin Harris; siblings, Mike Kanalis, Sr., Paul Kanalis, Jeanne Gill and Susan Roberts; and brother-in-law, Kerrie Gill, Sr.
Friends will be received in the Skirpan Funeral Home, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday June 6, 2022, and from 10 until 11 a.m., the hour of service, Tuesday, with Pastor John Thomas officiating. Interment in Taylor Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 40726, Nashville, TN 37204. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com