Marcella Koster Smith
June 18, 2008
Smith, Marcella Koster of St. Petersburg passed away June 18, 2008. Mrs. Smith was first an educator and then a homemaker for her husband of 62 years, Hugh, who passed away in 2003. She was born April 20, 1920 in New Jersey, educated both in New Jersey and California and held many degrees in education. Since 2003, has been a resident of St. Petersburg at the Green Bench Assisted Living home. She was a fine athlete, being a first-rate swimmer, gymnast and archery enthusiast. Mrs. Smith is survived by her son Brian, daughter-in-law Carol and sister-in-law Mary Tompkins, all of St. Petersburg, sister Betty of Philadelphia and Petrie of New Jersey. She also leaves grandsons, Christopher, Jeffrey, and Gregory Smith of California. Mrs. Smith was a devoted member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in San Andreas, California, and at her request, no services are to be made and interment will be private.
Smith, Marcella Koster of St. Petersburg passed away June 18, 2008. Mrs. Smith was first an educator and then a homemaker for her husband of 62 years, Hugh, who passed away in 2003. She was born April 20, 1920 in New Jersey, educated both... View Obituary & Service Information