Faye Aldine Smith, 91, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, July 15, 2020, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mrs. Smith was born October 14, 1928, in Winslow Twp. (Jefferson Co.), PA, a daughter of the late Glenn Armel and Mary Martha (Sprague) Strouse. She attended Dubois High School, PA.

In addition to being an exceptional homemaker, Faye worked at the family business, the former Smith Drug Company as its book keeper. Following the drug store closing, she began working in the sporting goods department of the former Treasure Island, Hermitage.

Faye was a genuinely caring person. She would always step in to help family and friends, no matter what their needs. She was also very involved with her children's activities and was formerly a brownie troop leader.

Faye was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, and in her younger years would always help with its dinners and fundraisers.

She was also a member of a bowling league at the former Hickory Bowl, Hermitage, a bridge club and was an avid bingo player.

Her husband, L. Russell Smith, whom she married September 12, 1953, passed away November 24, 1997.

She is survived by a daughter, Debra S. Odasso, of Hermitage; a son, Gregg S. Smith and his wife Valerie, of Sharpsville; a sister, Mona Brochey, of Erie; a brother, Roger Strouse and his wife Alma, of Fowler, OH; seven grandchildren, Adrienne Odasso, Andrew Smith, Brad (Kim) Odasso, Alex Smith, Jenna (Travis) Anderson, Maria (Matt) Cannon, and Alyce Odasso; and thirteen great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Faye was preceded in death a great grandson, Colin Odasso; four sisters, Mildred Sprague, Martha London, Yvonne Bowser and Enid Emerick; and six brothers, Ken, Roland, Glen, Theodore, Donald and infant Glenn Strouse.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

All services are private on Monday. Family and friends may view the recorded service at www.McgonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Interment: Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage.