Notes for Anna Rose Smith: Knox County Board of Health Vincennes, Indiana Certificate of Birth Registration This Certifies, that according to the records of the Knox county Health Department. Name: Anna Rose Smith Was born in Vincennes, Indiana on September 19, 1920 Child of Charles H. and Gertrude C. Smith Birthplace of Father Indiana Birthplace of Mother Indiana Record was filed October 1, 1920 Book Number Ch-5 Page 25
Obituary for Anna Rose Nesbitt (nee Smith) Anna Rose Nesbitt, 82, beloved wife of Fred Jr. (deceased) died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2003, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in San Jose, California.
Anna was born September 19, 1920, in Vincennes Indiana, the tenth child of Gertrude (Farrell) and Charles Smith.
Anna moved to Akron with her family at age 12. One afternoon in 1937, Anna met Fred Nesbitt Jr. at Summit Beach Park. They spent the summer canoeing, dancing, and falling in love. Anna graduated from St. Mary High School in 1938 and in that same year married Fred at St. Mary Catholic Church. Anna and Fred enjoyed more than 60 years of married life in Akron, where they raised five daughters. As an avid reader, Anna often exchanged numerous books with her daughters and her grandchildren-mysteries were her favorite. At age 73, Anna received her first computer, began surfing the net, and e-mailing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved hearing "You've got mail!" Anna was also a news junkie, often watching FOX News. She recognized most political faces and had strong feelings about all of them.
Anna was preceeded in death by her husband, Fred Nesbitt Jr., on May 10, 1999; son-in-law, George Gilson on September 15, 2001; sister-in-law, Lucille Nesbitt; and nine brothers and sisters: the Smiths: Charles, Ellen Sawochke, Robert, Hugh, Raymond, John, Paul, Catherine Talcott and Gertrude Flowers.
Anna is survived by her five daughters and four sons-in-law, Anne (Donald) Pauken of San Jose, California, Sandra (Donald) Rizzo of Hickory, N.C., Nancy (Daniel) Gulling of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Rita Gilson of Akron, Linda (Richard) Rodgers of Akron. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren: the Pauken grandchildren: Denise Martin, David, Brenda Torrisi, Deborah Turqueza, Brian, and Diane Harberson, the Rizzo grandchildren: Christopher, Michael, Donald, Jeffrey and Jennifer Hatfield, the Gulling grandchildren: Kirstin, Scott and Dana, the Gilson grandchild: Elizabeth Sorace and the Rodgers grandchildren: Rilinda, Christen, Jason and Kenneth. Also surviving are 23 great grandchildren, sister, Rita (Robert) France of Bucyrus, Ohio; two brothers-in-law, James (Betty) Nesbitt and Eugene Nesbitt; special niece, Jackie Bittner, all of Akron; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m at the Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 822 Grant St. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made in Anna's name to her lifelong parish, St. Mary Catholic Church, 750 S. Main St., Akron 44311.
Death Certificate info: Anna Rose Nesbitt Date of Death: August 12, 2003 Immediate cause of death: Respiratory Failure onset 1 week Secondary cause of death: Pulmonary Silicosis onset 5 years Thirdly: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15 years Informant: Anne Nesbitt Pauken Address of deceased: 3578 Sunnydale Ct. San Jose, Santa Clara County, California Burial: August 18, 2003 Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio Father: Charles Smith Mother: Gertrude Farrell
Guest Book signing online, Akron Beacon Journal Obituaries, Anna Rose (Smith) Nesbitt Page 1 of 1 This Guest Book will remain online until September 14, 2003.
Dear Sandra: We read your mother's obituary, and we can now see why you are such a character! Our deepest sympathy to you and yours. We will hold down the fort until your return. God's protection as you return home. Isn't it wonderful that your mom is now in heaven surfing the clouds instead of the net and with God? Now she is without pain. Take care. We love you. Pam:)
Pam Whitlock (HIckory, NC ) August 18, 2003 ________________________________________________ You are in our prayers. See you when you return. I'm sorry.
Maria Caldwell (Hickory, NC ) August 18, 2003 ________________________________________________ With deepest sympathy and love to Linda and all her family on their very sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of love from distant cousins, Freda, Michael and Amy. xxx
Freda Elsden (Honley, Huddersfield, UK) August 17, 2003 ________________________________________________ Now Grandma can rest. No more worries no more problems. She is back together with Grandpa.
Michael Rizzo (murphy, NC ) August 15, 2003 mjriz@smnet.net
More About Anna Rose Smith: Baptism: September 26, 1920, Sacred Heart Church, Vincennes, Indiana. Burial: August 18, 2003, Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron, Ohio Section 22 Lot 702 Grave B. Occupation: 1944, Rivetor.
More About Anna Rose Smith and Fred Nesbitt Jr: Marriage: July 23, 1938, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Marriage license: July 18, 1938, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Married By: July 23, 1938, Rev. Francis Diederich, Catholic Priest and Dean F. May Probate Judge. Residence at Marriage: Anna-482 Cole Ave, Akron, Ohio, Fred- 101 Ira Avenue Akron Ohio.
Children of Anna Rose Smith and Fred Nesbitt Jr are:
Anna Rose Smith (b. September 19, 1920, d. August 12, 2003)
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