Philomena C. Smedley

Philomena C. Smedley, of Economy, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the age of 93 in Heritage Valley, Beaver. She was born on April 8, 1927 in Economy Borough, to the late John and Mary (Prichinillo) Contenta. Philomena was a longtime member of Our Lady Peace Catholic Church, Conway where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, Paul J. Smedley, three brothers, Tony, Jim, and Danny Contenta and a sister, Theresa Smith. She is survived by four sons, Paul (Judith) Smedley of New Sewickley Twp., George (Susan) Smedley of Shelby Twp., MI, John (Michelle) Smedley of Baden, James (Rebecca) Smedley of New Sewickley, six grandchildren, Brian (Katie) Smedley, William (Becky) Smedley, Amanda (John) Ruby, Angela (Smedley) Mancini, Scott (RaeAnne) Smedley, Nicole Smedley, eight great-grandchildren, Thomas and Kelsey Smedley, Nate and Joel Smedley, Alice and Owen Smedley, Gwendolyn and Josephine Ruby, two sisters, Louise (Robert) Conti of TN., Mary Belle (Mario) Aloise of Pittsburgh, a brother, John Contenta of Baden, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Friday from 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Dr. Ambridge. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions pertaining to indoor gatherings, no more than 25 people are permitted in the funeral home which includes family members. Visits should be brief to allow others the same privilege. Masks are required and social distancing must be practiced. Those who wishes to attend the funeral are ask to meet at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1000 Third Ave. Conway on Saturday where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 AM. No one will be permitted in the church without a mask. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Freedom.
 

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