Dorothea L. “Dottie” (Dietz) Smith

Dorothea L. “Dottie” (Dietz) Smith obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Dorothea L. “Dottie” (Dietz) Smith

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1650 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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Dorothea Smith Obituary

Visit the William Slater II Funeral Service website to view the full obituary.

Dorothea L. “Dottie” (Dietz) Smith, age 94, of Scott Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Clifford R. Smith. Dear mother of six children, Colleen Smith, Dale (Jean) Smith, Terry (Beth) Smith, Lynn Smith, William (Janet) Smith and Glenn Smith. Loving Gram of Kelly Smith, Michelle (Spencer) Hogg, Dennis Smith and the late Dana Smith. Also survived by extended family in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Dorothea was like a second Mother to all of the neighborhood children. Family and friends welcome on Monday, November 10, 2025 from 2-8 pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp, 15220 where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 am. Burial will be private. Dottie’s family would like to express their gratitude to Karlee Kato from AHN Hospice for her compassionate care. www.slaterfuneral.com

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1650 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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1650 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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