Hazel “Jiggs” Darone Smith, 88, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Neighborhood Hospice, West Chester. She was the wife of Paul E. Smith, Sr., who passed away in 1982.
Born in Kennett Square on July 17, 1930, she was the daughter of the late David Darone and the late Lillian Bonsall Darone. She was raised in Unionville and attended the local school.
She enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, spending time in the mountains, helping others, serving her faith, and being with her family and friends.
She was known for her love of baking and family and friends enjoyed her desserts, and each could name their favorite, pizzelles being at the top of the list.
She worked many years as an assembler for Lasko, Harowe Servo Controls and retired in 1991 from Hewlett Packard, after 17 years of service.
She is survived by three daughters, Pamela Roten and her husband William of Williamstown, Karen Roark of Avondale, and Crystal Baker of West Grove; one son, Robert “Skip” Combs and his wife Judy of Troutdale, Va.; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, and “Buddy” her fur baby Lhasa Apso.
Hazel was predeceased by two sons, Joseph L. Darone and Elwood Darone; one grandson, Jamie Roten, three brothers and five sisters.
You are invited to visit with Hazel’s family and friends from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. Her funeral service will follow at 1. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 400 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380 or to the Brandywine SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380.
To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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