Anthony Wayne Schmela Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 29, 2024, at the age of 77, Anthony Wayne Schmela of Kittanning, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Chmela and Lillian P. Chmela (Yount); his son John Schmela; his stepchildren, Molly Adams and Barney Painter; and his siblings, Lillian Atwood and Ralph Garmong.
He is survived by: his wife Doris Schmela (McCollim) of Kittanning; his children, Patrick Schmela of Kittanning and Crystal Hankey of Ford City; his stepdaughter Jill Dunmire (Brad) of Kittanning; his grandchildren, Brooke Hankey, Westley Hankey, Johanna Schmela, Bailey Crissman and Sydney Dunmire; and his sisters, Melanie Petrosky and Suzanne Troup. He is also survived by 2 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Welch Funeral Home (1032 4th Ave, Ford City, PA 16226). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
