Erma J. (Smith) Newman, 89, of Donora, PA died Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born January 8, 1936 in Brownsville, PA, she was the daughter of Lester Elwood and Jane Elizabeth (Duncan) Smith.

A graduate of Brownsville High School, she was a longtime member of
Sampson Union Church.

in addition to her parents Erma was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Elmer, daughter Deborah Seefried, four brothers Robert, Gary, Charles "Lloyd" and Ronald Smith and brother-in-law George Rudge.

She is survived by a son, David E. (Karen) Newman of Monongahela, PA, a
daughter, Diane L. (Russell) Connors of Elizabeth, PA, son, Douglas R. (Debra) Newman of Finleyville, PA, a son, Daniel L. (Tracy) Newman of Donora, PA.

She was blessed with eight grandchildren; Heather Seefried, Christina Williamson, DJ (Kelsey) Newman, Brandon (Samantha) Newman, Joseph (Nikki) Palmer, Patrick (Courtney) Connors, Douglas (Kara) Newman and Deanna (Daniel) Hess.

She was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren, Christian Williamson, Aribella Newman, Arryana Newman, Tierney Newman, Brian Tuttle, Cameron Burns, Peyton Burns, Finnegan Connors and Presley Connors.

She was also survived by two sisters, Lola Rudge, Annette (Robert) Maurer, son-in-law James Seefried, nephews Howard and Elmer Newman who resided with her, along with many other nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc., 40 Second Street Extension Donora PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where friends will be recieved on Sunday March 9, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday March 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM with Pastors Robert and Thomas Maurer officiating.

Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park.

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