Abigail Rae Smith, 24, of Fogelsville, formerly New Ringgold, passed away Monday July 7th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
Abigail was born in Pottsville on February 9, 2001, the daughter of Bobbi Jo (Rosensteel) and Richard Smith, of New Ringgold.
Abby was a Blue Mountain graduate, class of 2019. She enjoyed participating in drama club, plays, and theater as well as painting. She earned her Associate Degree in Veterinary technology from LCCC. She worked as a Veterinary Technician for Rush Veterinary Urgent care, Allentown.
Her love of animals brought her into her career of helping many pets, even rescuing some of her own. In her free time she enjoyed spending time in nature and going to concerts.
In addition to her parents, Abby is survived by her sister, Rikki Lynn, wife of Devin Deibert and her nephew Colton Deibert; her longtime companion Nick Vassallo and his son Torryn; maternal grandmother Barbara Rosensteel, widow of Harold; paternal grandparents Paul & Jean Smith and also Abby's cats Goose, Duckie, Greg and Flea.
She was predeceased by her paternal grandmother Beverly Smith.
Friends and family are invited to JC Hill Tree Farm, 83 West Rauschs Road (Barn 3), in Orwigsburg on Saturday July 19th from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM for visitation. There will be a service to follow starting promptly at 11 AM with Rev Preston Broadhurst officiating. After the service, guests are invited to stay and celebrate Abby's life and enjoy fellowship and refreshment with her family. Casual attire is suggested. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Coal Cats Cafe, 209 W. Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252 or by visiting their website and donating through their amazon wishlist.
Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Orwigsburg, is honored to be serving the family.
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