Linda Lee Markey Smith – Perryopolis
Obituaries
July 27, 2021

Linda Lee Markey Smith – Perryopolis

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Linda Lee Markey Smith, 75, of Perryopolis, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Jefferson Regional Hospital, Jefferson Hills, Pa. She was born on Oct. 15, 1945, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Roy Benjamin and Evelyn Obley Markey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jan Edgar Smith, on June 9, 2021. She was member of Concord United Methodist Church in Rostraver Township. She retired as a secretary from Connellsville Area Vocational School. Linda was currently serving on the Borough of Perryopolis council. She was known for her outstanding nut rolls. Linda is survived by her son, Gary Smith (Jennifer); daughter, Barbara Tarnow (Steve); and grandson, Tim Sedok. Linda’s family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 Rear Independence St., Perryopolis, where her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday with Pastor Sandra E. Fitzgibbons officiating. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome at blair-lowther.com.

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