John Michael Smicik Obituary
John M. Smicik
59, of Upper Burrell, died Monday November 22, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in New Kensington on December 23, 1961 to the late John and Sophie C. Dombroski Smicik and was a life long resident of Upper Burrell.
John was a 1979 graduate of Burrell High School and a 1983 graduate of Penn State University. He worked for the United States Post Office for over 20 years.
Long time member of Trinity United Christian Church in Lower Burrell; overseeing the Fish Frys & Homeless Ministry; also a member of the Men’s Group. He would occasionally attend The Rock Church in Spring Church; help out with Holiday meals at Lazarus’ Tomb in Arnold & and was an avid supporter of Maranatha Outreach in Bradenville PA.
In his younger days, John was most often found on an adventure with the Shamrock’s Marching Band of Upper Burrell. In his most recent years, his favorite pastime was taking his GrandBlessings on adventures of their choosing!
Along with his wife of 21 years Crystal D. Dunkle Smicik, he is survived by two daughters, (Brandon) & Devyn Shaffer of New Kensington & (Ricky Manuel) & Symantha Smicik of Renfrew; his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Beestrice of Upper Burrell; his sister-in-law, (Mike) & Debi Huselton of Akron, OH. Four GrandBlessings; Three Nieces & Two Nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard (Dick) Smicik, two brothers-in-law, William (Bill) Beestrice & Loyal V Dunkle & his unborn granddaughter.
Friends will be received Friday from 6-8 PM and Saturday from 1-3 PM & 5 PM until time of funeral service at 7 PM with Elder Ross Macklin officiating at Rusiewicz Funeral Home 3124 Leechburg Road at Alder Street, Lower Burrell, 15068. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Maranatha Outreach, c/o Richard Reese; PO Box 184; Bradenville, PA 15620. http://www.rusiewiczfh.com
