Obituaries
September 22, 2019

Mary Jane Smith – Finleyville

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Mary Jane Smith, 80, of Finleyville, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at the home of her son in Fallowfield Township. She was born March 8, 1939, in Snowden Township, a daughter of David and Edna Evans Messner. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and was an avid bingo player and Steelers fan. She enjoyed telling jokes and riddles and caring for others, especially her family, whom she loved dearly. Surviving are two sons, Timothy Smith and his wife Jo Ann of Deaver, Wyo., and David Smith and his wife Shellie of Monongahela; a daughter, Sharon Bell and her husband Glenn of Eighty Four; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her best friend, Marcy Babiak; and her faithful dog, “Peanut.” Deceased are her husband, Duane “Smitty” Smith, who died in May of 2012; and a daughter, Jaclyn Smith. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.  Monday at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME INC., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, David P. Kegel, director, 3560 Washington Ave., Finleyville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. Private interment in Mon Valley Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.

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