Obituaries

Rebecca Louise Smith, 58, of New Bethlehem, passed away early Saturday morning, July 22, 2023 at her home following an extended illness. Born on June 12, 1965, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Florence W. (McQuison) Chambers and Donald L. “Buck” Perry.

She is survived by her longtime companion, Lewis Bish, Jr. of New Bethlehem, four children, Alicia S. Smith of Meadville, Debra C. Smith of Fairmount City, Joann E. Smith of New Bethlehem, and John A. Smith of Oak Ridge, twelve grandchildren: Emily Little, Matthew Livingston, Hal Coudriet, Elizabeth Coudriet, Morgan Coudriet, Jr., Macey Lee, Cameron Lee, Hayden Lee, Aleah Kunselman, Keagan Kunselman, Landen Kunselman, and Caiden Smith, two great grandchildren, two sisters, Christina Cain of Ohio, and Holly Huff of Dempseytown, and a brother, Lowell Chambers of Meadville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Trauterman, and one grandchild.

At the request of the family, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

The Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to Rebecca’s family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.