Barbara A. Smith, 81, of Bethel Park, PA, formerly of Edenborn, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 18, 1940, the daughter of the late Earl and Verna Gaydos Wallace of Edenborn, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 25 years, Richard E. Smith, and her brother William ‘Bill’ Wallace and sister in law Elizabeth (Betty) Wallace. Waiting for her across the Rainbow Bridge are her faithful companions Maggie, Buddy, Lucy, Max, Snoopy, Collette and Sam.
Barb was a 1957 graduate of German Township High School and a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (St. Mary’s) in Leckrone PA where she was also a member of the Rosary Society. She enjoyed cooking bereavement meals and participating in the choir for many years. She was also an active member of the Edenborn Ladies Auxiliary and an avid bowler with the Alley Cats. Barb was an excellent gardener and baker and was always ready for a good round of poker with friends.
She is survived by a daughter, Melissa L. Bulifant (Paul) and a grandson, Matthew, whom she adored.
Contributions may be made to Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital.
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