Randy Gene Smith – Donora
Obituaries
September 7, 2022

Randy Gene Smith – Donora

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Randy Gene Smith, 68, of Donora, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital in Carroll Township. He was born Nov. 11, 1953, in West Newton, son of the late John Smith and the late Shirley Davis Smith. In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Smith. Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Brian (Tabitha) Lewis-Smith of Donora, Brodie (Sara) Lewis of Pittsburgh, Randy Luke (Richard) Smith of Pittsburgh and Rachael Smith of Donora; and his fiancée, Amy Dudeck of Donora. He was formerly married to Barbara Coomer of Donora, the mother of his children. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cameron Trilli, Kennedy Lewis, Eli Lewis, Zayne Brickman, Ayden Brickman, Austin McDonald and Gabbrielle Skrypak; sister, Rhonda Van Kirk; brother, John (Gary) Smith; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Funeral service will be held at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc., at noon Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

 

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