Obituaries
December 30, 2022

Keshia Smith- Charleroi

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Keshia Smith, 35, of Charleroi, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at her home. Born in Washington on April 2, 1987, she is the daughter of Sylvester Richardson of Bridgeville and the late Wanda Dessify. Keshia is survived by her husband, Eric Smith Sr.; three children, Eric Olson Jr. of Monessen and Aaliyah Smith and Alonzo Smith, both at home; four sisters, Shawnice Williams, Erica Yogmas, Alysha Ethridge and Darchelle Ethridge; her mother-in-law, Carol (William) Woodson; two sisters-in-law, Tonya Dean and Jeannina Woodson; two brothers-in-law, Ernest and Christopher Dean; and several nieces and nephews. Private visitation and services were held Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.

 

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