Barbara Jean (Horak) Smith, age 73, of Carroll Township, PA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 14, 1946 the daughter of the late Frank and Ann (Urdenis) Horak.

Barbara was a graduate of Donora High School Class of 1964. After attending California University of Pennsylvania, she began a career teaching in the Monongahela and Ringgold School Districts.

Barbara was a loving and caring wife and mother. She enjoyed baking, decorating her house, and playing with her dogs Abby and Holly. She was an active member of the Catholic Women's College Club.

In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Thomas E. Smith.

Survivors include her two sons, Thomas B. Smith and Brian (Jamie Maselli) Smith; a grand daughter Sophia; sister Marjorie (John) Kerekes; sister-in-law, Jane Davis; brother-in-law James Smith; and nephew, Jack Kerekes.

Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where friends will be received on Friday December 13, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Saturday December 14 at 9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Valley Church with Rev. Fr. Kevin Dominik. as celebrant.

Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Twp., PA

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Avenue, Donora, PA 15033.

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