Lois AiLeen Gensterblum Portland Born in Danby Township on July 14, 1929 to Carl W. and Alice (Avery) Smith. She had a lifelong love of reading and learning which she passed on to her children. She loved to sew and knit, especially knitting. Every family member treasures her beautiful knitted Christmas stockings- as well as the many she made for nieces and nephews and member of the community. She also loved golf and was a member of the Wednesday morning women’s league for many years. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Marvin; two brothers, Howard Smith and Robert E. Smith; and many brothers and sisters-in-law. She is survived by daughters, Annette (Richard) Weiser, Diane (John) Menold, Sharon (Don) Schneider, and Joyce (John) Werner, all of Portland; Judy (Rich) Benner of San Martin, California, and Jane (Tim) Willoughby of Massillon, Ohio; and one son Dan (Carla) Gensterblum of Portland; 22 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Joann Pline, and many brothers and sisters-in-law. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Larry King at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lehman Funeral Homes, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland, on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fr. Flohe Foundation, St. Patrick Athletic Association, or the Portland Public Library in honor of Lois. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made to www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.