John Ernest (Smitty) Smith

John Ernest Smith, Sr. "Smitty", age 88, of Smithfield, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22nd, 2022 at his home with his loving family at his side.

He was born in Buffington, PA on October 21st, 1933

Son of the late William Bykowski Smith and Katherine Novotny Bykowski and step-father, Stephen Bykowski

Also preceded in death by a brother:  Stephen F. Bykowski

"Smitty" graduated from Uniontown Area High School in 1951.  He was the President and Co-Owner of Commercial Tire from 1969 to 2007.  He was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed traveling and vacationing with his family.

John was Catholic by faith.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years:  Leona T. (Polkabla) Smith

His children:  Lisa M. Smith - New Salem, PA

                        John E. Smith, Jr. and Karen Jones Morris and her son, Zachary - Uniontown, PA

                        Anita L. Sutton and husband Patrick - Smithfield, PA

                        Lorita Nibert and husband Stephen - Grafton, WV

granddaughters:  Olivia  Sutton and her son, Rory Howell

                                    Amanda Wrona and husband Logan

                                    Maria Sutton

grandsons:  Blaise, Luke, and Zachary Nibert

brother:  Jerome L. Bykowski and wife Mary Ann

sister-in-law:  Elizabeth Bykowski.

Also survived by several nieces and nephews

his beloved dog:  Ellie Mae

He will be forever cherished and dearly missed

Friends will be received in The Dearth Funeral Home 35 South Mill Street New Salem, PA on Wednesday from 5-8PM, and on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8PM and on Friday until 9:00AM where a Prayer Service will be held followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM at Ss. Cyril and Methodius R.C. Church - 50 North Morgantown Street Fairchance, PA.  Interment will follow in Mount Macrina Cemetery in Uniontown, PA.

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