Joan Louise Smith
Smithfield
Our beloved, Joan Louise Smith, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. She was deeply loved and cherished throughout her entire life, right up to the time of her passing.
She was born on July 7, 1939, in Beaver Falls, to the late Sara and Leroy Liberty.
She was employed at the Houze Glass Factory in Point Marion for several years. After retirement, she went onto work at Wal-Mart, her absolute favorite place. She enjoyed spending time with family, shopping, and eating fast food. She also had a very special best friend, Doris, who she spoke to daily. All those that knew “Gram” loved Gram. She was our everything and will always be.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George J. Smith, who was the love of her life. They will now be together again. She was also preceded in death by four brothers: Johnny, Bucky, Ronnie and Billy; and one sister, Shirley.
She is survived by one brother, Donald “Butchy” Liberty (Sandy) of New Brighton; and two sisters, Donna Beckert and Diane Elko, both of New Brighton.
Left here to cherish her loving memory are children: Deborah J. Oravets (James) of Smithfield, Veronica Summerfield (Franklin) of Cartersville, Georgia, and Connie Smith of Smithfield; grandchildren: James Oravets II (Annie) of Smithfield, Christopher Oravets (Jennifer) of Smithfield, Bobbie Jo Johnson (Bill) of Uniontown, Brittany Shields (Brandon) of Smithfield and Ronnie Summerfield of Cartersville, Georgia; and great-grandchildren: Lyla, Dylan and Willow Oravets, Dylan and Alivia Shields, Howie and Fletcher Johnson, and Theo Oravets.
The family will receive friends and family in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and until 9:15 a.m. Friday, February 13, when Prayers of Transfer will be said. Her Funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m. in Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 180 Old Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown. Entombment will follow in Mt. St. Macrina Cemetery Mausoleum.
A special thank you is extended to each and every healthcare worker that helped to make a difference in her life.