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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Claire Johanna Sminko
Claire Johanna
Sminko
Aug 2, 1937 — Jul 30, 2017
Claire Johanna Sminko's Obituary
Claire Johanna (Turic) Sminko, 79, of Monongahela, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 in the Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born August 2,1937 in Monessen, the daughter of Wasel and Mary Cilensek Turic.
A life long resident of Monongahela, Claire grew up in Kelly Hollow, Forward Township and was a graduate of Monongahela High School, class of 1955. She married John Sminko on January 10, 1959 and they celebrated fifty four wonderful years of marriage. Claire enjoyed spending time at the river shore with her family and friends, bowling, ceramics, cooking and baking. Claire liked whipping up a new recipe that she saw on a TV show or in a magazine. Most of all, she loved spending time with her granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel. They were her reason for living. Claire was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, where she was a member of the ladies guild and a trustee.
She is survived by her daughter, Shelly Hetzler and husband Rob of Monongahela; two granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel Hetzler; brother, Michael Turic and wife Maria of Elmira, New York; niece, Michelle Turic; nephew, John Turic; several cousins that were dear to her heart and her beloved dog, Sadie, who was always by her side through good and bad times.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Sminko who died December 18, 2013.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A blessing service will begin at 8:45 AM on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in the funeral home, followed by a funeral service at 9:30 AM in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Edward Pehanich as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
Panachida services will be conducted on Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM in the funeral home.
A life long resident of Monongahela, Claire grew up in Kelly Hollow, Forward Township and was a graduate of Monongahela High School, class of 1955. She married John Sminko on January 10, 1959 and they celebrated fifty four wonderful years of marriage. Claire enjoyed spending time at the river shore with her family and friends, bowling, ceramics, cooking and baking. Claire liked whipping up a new recipe that she saw on a TV show or in a magazine. Most of all, she loved spending time with her granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel. They were her reason for living. Claire was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, where she was a member of the ladies guild and a trustee.
She is survived by her daughter, Shelly Hetzler and husband Rob of Monongahela; two granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel Hetzler; brother, Michael Turic and wife Maria of Elmira, New York; niece, Michelle Turic; nephew, John Turic; several cousins that were dear to her heart and her beloved dog, Sadie, who was always by her side through good and bad times.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Sminko who died December 18, 2013.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A blessing service will begin at 8:45 AM on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in the funeral home, followed by a funeral service at 9:30 AM in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Edward Pehanich as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
Panachida services will be conducted on Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM in the funeral home.
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Funeral Services for Claire Johanna Sminko
Visitation
August
2
Wednesday
Frye Funeral Home
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Visitation
August
2
Wednesday
Frye Funeral Home
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Funeral Service
August
3
Thursday
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Starts at 9:30 am
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