Mrs. Smith has lived at the East Lackawannock Township nursing home for more than six years -- longer than any other Countryside resident. She arrived at the home's skilled nursing unit Oct. 18, 1995, transferred to the personal care unit after five months and now lives in a two-room assisted living suite with roommate and close friend, Betty Zoccola.

A former resident of Forrest Brooke Mobile Home Park in Lackawannock Township, Mrs. Smith has two daughters and a son. Older daughter Patsy lives in Hermitage; daughter Pauline, in Daytona, Fla.; and son William in Jamestown. She also has seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Smith was a homemaker, but often accepted part-time jobs to supplement the family income. She enjoys reading, sewing, crocheting and cooking. She also enjoys working crossword puzzles and attending social activities at Countryside.