Anna E. (Schaeffer) Smith

Anna E. (Schaeffer) Smith, 98, of Robeson Twp., PA, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and the late Ellen (Trout) Schaeffer. She was the widow of Harry James Smith.

Anna spent most of her life keeping her home and raising her daughters. She also worked for Boscov’s East, retiring in 1977. She was a member of Frieden’s Bible Chapel in Robeson Twp. Anna enjoyed birdwatching, walks through the woods, wildflowers, shelling, and loved spending time with her family.

Anna is survived by her daughter: Jo Ellen Creitz, wife of Walter, III “Chip”; 4 grandchildren: Nicholas Lattanzio, husband of Jena, Lukas Lattanzio, Jennifer Lyn Breitenstein and Jodi Breitenstein; 7 great grandchildren: Trent and Codie Brickel, Landon Rickert, and Dominic, Caroline, Julia, and Victor Lattanzio; great great grandchild: Celine Rickert; nephew: Michael Boettlin, who resided with Harry and Anna; 11 nephews and 6 nieces.

She was predeceased by her daughter: Sue Ann Lattanzio and late husband, Patrick; brother: Charles W. Schaeffer, Jr.; and sister: Louise Moore.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at the Dengler-Sowers Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC. 144 N. Spruce St. Birdsboro, PA 19508. A viewing will be from 11:00am-12:00 Noon prior to the service. Burial will be in Robeson Cemetery in Plowville, PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Frieden’s Bible Chapel, 1260 White Bear Rd. Birdsboro, PA 19508 or Samaritan’s Purse online at: Samaritanspurse.org.

Dengler-Sowers Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC. Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.