Barbara Jean Horak Smith – Carroll Township
Barbara Jean Horak Smith, age 73, of Carroll Township, passed away at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Frank and Ann Urdenis Horak. Barbara was a graduate of Donora High School with the 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 granddaughter, 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 St. Ext., Donora, 724-379-6900, where friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Valley Church with the Rev. Father Kevin Dominik as celebrant. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donora Public Library, 510 Meldon Ave., Donora. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.
