Myra Jean O’Neil Smith – Monongahela
Obituaries
October 19, 2020

Myra Jean O’Neil Smith – Monongahela

By obits

Myra Jean O’Neil Smith, 88, of Monongahela, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born June 27, 1931, in Monongahela, the youngest of 11 (and two infant) children of James Thomas O’Neil and Augusta Mary Heirsouix O’Neil. Myra was raised near the river and railroad in Monongahela. She was employed at Monongahela/Ringgold School District processing center and Ringgold High School Library. She is now baking and reading a good book; watching a hockey or baseball game; dancing or sharing an ice cream with Michael “Mike” Smith, her husband and love of her life. Mike was a foreman at Monongahela Combustion Engineering and a Monongahela/Ringgold School Board director. Myra loved and encouraged all her children. She is the mother of Michael Smith (Marilyn Smith), Andrew Smith (Dottie McGinnis), Jennifer Smith, Wendy Smith (Frank Kislan) and Roberta Smith. She is also the grandma to Meghan Smith, Alexander Smith, Kaitlan Smith (DePinto) and Erin Kislan; and great-grandma of three. Myra was also a mom to the countless number of kids her children brought home to visit. Granting her wishes, there will be no viewing. A private service will take place with immediate family. Arrangements are under the direction of FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela. In lieu of flowers or donations, you are to pay kindness forward. Donate to a community bake sale, attend a community event, help your brothers and sisters and be kind to one another. Condolences may be expressed at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

Charleroi glassmaking memories buried in time capsule
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 2, 2025
Former Corelle workers were joined by public officials for an emotional ceremony in Charleroi. Charleroi stood in the cold Monday in Meadow Avenue Park to say goodbye to the plant that shaped its peop...
Kennel contract renewed despite public objections
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
The new agreement with Hoffman Kennels will run for one year. Elizabeth Township commissioners renewed a contract with Hoffman Kennels for one year for deer removal and dog control services despite so...
Season’s first big snowfall hits Mon Valley, western Pa.
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
The worst part of the storm is forecast for today’s morning commute. The first big snowfall of the season hit Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, coating the ground and roadways. Speed limits hav...
Elizabeth Twp. hydrant replaced after failing during fire
Latest News, Main
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
December 2, 2025
Pennsylvania American Water installed the new hydrant Monday and submitted the broken one to the manufacturer. Pennsylvania American Water has replaced a fire hydrant on Dillon Road in Elizabeth Towns...
Annual McKeesport Festival of Trees opens Thursday
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 2, 2025
The long-running holiday celebration will feature dozens of decorated trees. By the MVI Renziehausen Park’s Jacob Woll Pavilion will be converted into a village of Christmas trees this week, which is ...
Two-vehicle crash in Charleroi
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
December 2, 2025
Charleroi Fire Department responded Monday night to a collision involving two cars at Fifth and Washington Avenue in Charleroi. Charleroi FIre Department