Joseph A. Smetanka, Jr.

Joseph A. Smetanka, Jr. age 60 of Washington County passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 3, 2023 due to a auto accident. He was born on June 5, 1962 in Connellsville, Pa to Janice Ann Groves Smetanka of Perryopolis, PA and the late Joseph A. Smetanka, Sr. He enjoyed his camp, hunting and riding his motorcycle. Besides his mother he is survived by 3 children, Janice Smetanka, Elaine Lyons and husband Jerome, Kimberly Higby, 6 grandchildren, Blaine, Hayden. Raelynn, Jeremiah, Paisley, Lacey. sisters, Kimberly Cunningham and husband Larry, Denice Joseph and husband Brian; brother, Timothy Smetanka; girl friend, Lisa, aunt, Martha Hela. Friends will be received in the Skirpan Funeral Home 135 Park St., Brownsville, PA on Thursday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM when a blessing service will be held. Interment in Lafayette Memorial Park. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com