Ardith A. Smerkol's Obituary
Ardith A. Smerkol, age 96, of White Oak, formerly of West Mifflin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2022.
Ardith is survived by her loving children, Noreen (Tim) Rakaczky, Becky (Tom) Scott, Russ (Laura) Bell, David (the late Eileen) Smerkol, Edward Smerkol, Dan (Flo) Smerkol, Bruce (Tilcia) Smerkol, and Matt (Wendy) Smerkol; her grandchildren, David, Daniel, Janet, Sherrie, Stephen, Jason, Denise, Sheila, Bev, James, Jeffrey, Stacie, Ryan, Jessica, Joshua, Kelsey, Craig, Christin, Marco, Rebecca, Lexi, April, Rachel, Isaac, Aaron, Nathan, Noah, Samantha, Toni, Taylor, Madalyn and Katie. Also survived by many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grant E. Smerkol, and her two sons, Grant W. Smerkol and Timothy Bell.
In her early life Ardith grew up in a large family, she was one of eight children. She always talked about her adventures with her siblings and how much of a tomboy she was in her early years. Ardith was an avid gardener, she loved the hanging baskets and the rosebush in her front yard. She loved to sit on her back porch with a cup of coffee and watch the nature around her. She always had a knack for making large family meals, her specialty was roast and mashed potatoes. Before her husband passed, they loved to host all family events and holiday parties at the house. Ardith loved to maintain and design a cozy home for everyone to enjoy. She was generous to a fault and loved to take care of her family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Saturday, February 26, 2022, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Chapel Service will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022, 2:00 pm, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Service to follow. Condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
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