Donna M. (Yaria) Smith

 Donna M. Smith, 69, of Neshannock Township, passed away the afternoon of July 19, 2025 at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Donna was born June 15, 1956 in Beaver Falls, PA. She was the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Dodaro) Yaria. Donna was married for 32 years to the late Gerald A. Smith Sr. He preceded her in death in 2005.

Mrs. Smith retired after numerous years of services as a purchasing agent with MSA (Mine Safety Appliances). Donna enjoyed doing a variety of jigsaw puzzles, loved to bake for her family and she loved going to the horse races. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her four children, John G. (Caitlin) Smith of Etters, PA, Gerald A. Smith, Jr. of Lansford, PA, Vicki J. (Caleb) Duda of New Castle, PA and Jennifer M. (David) Barber of Beaver Falls, PA; two brothers, John (Mary Kay) Yaria of Monaca, PA and Jeffrey (Cindy) Yaria of Frankfort, KY; and ten grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband Gerald, Donna was preceded in death by her son, Shawn M. Smith in 2024.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Noga Funeral Home, Inc. 1142 S Mill Street New Castle.

Funeral services will immediately follow visitation at 7 p.m. Paster Andrew Russell of New Galilee Nazarene Church will officiate. 

A private burial and committal service will be held at the Concord United Methodist Cemetery, on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11 a.m. Pastor Andrew Russell of New Galilee Nazarene Church will officiate.

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