Mildred Smeltzer Todd, died at her home Monday morning following a long illness, at the age of 54. She was a member of Level Green United Presbyterian Church and sang in the Chancel Choir. She was the daughter of the late Homer J. and Laura B. (Mays) Smeltzer of Altoona, PA. Surviving are her husband, Daniel W. Todd, daughters Laura A. (Donald) McGraw of Altoona; Mary L. (Duane) Booher of Trafford; Linda L. (William) Craig of Monroeville; Daneen, at home, eight grandchildren, several stepchildren; two sisters, Thelma I. (Lloyd) Gummo of Holidaysburg, Ivadelle M. (Marlin) Gummo of Depew, NY, brother William J. (Belva) Smeltzer of Hollidaysburg and numerous nieces, nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister Eunice G. Johnson of Altoona, and an infant son.

Friends will be received at Daugherty and Son Funeral Home, Trafford, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. William J. Cowfer officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Presbyterian Cemetery, Latrobe, PA.

OBITUARY: From Jeannette News Dispatch, published April 1, 1968.

Our mother was a beautiful woman, both to look at and to be with. Not perfect, but full of love for her family and full of fun and good humor. We lost her long before we were ready. We are comforted by the knowledge that she loved the Lord and is now enjoying His glorious presence.