Mary A. Smith

Mary A. Smith, 93, of Butler Township, formerly of Pottsville, passed away September 1, 2025 at Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in FosterTownship, May 9, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Nebroskie.

She had worked as a presser at local garment factories and also at a lamp factory. She was a member of ILGWU and union representative for Pine Shirt.

Mary was a member of St. Patrick RCC, Pottsville, and attended many Knights of Columbus events with her late husband.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Albert Smith, in 2014; brothers Frank Nebroskie, John Nebroskie, Joseph Nebroskie, Raymond Nebroskie, James Nebroskie, and Edward Nebroskie; sisters Irene Samay, Catherine Beury, and Jean Gibbas.

Surviving are her daughters Michelle Smith of Barnesville, Catherine Gownley Liptock and her husband Joseph of Seltzer; three grandchildren Jennifer Dube, Adam Gownley, Alex Maule; sisters Eleanor Ryan, Dorothy Majcher, and Theresa Bassininsky; three great grandchildren, neices and nephews.

A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 10th at Dutcavich Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 200 Sunbury St., Minersville, PA 17954. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Knights of Columbus, Pottsville Council 431, P.O. Box 431, Pottsville, PA 17901. Visist www.dutcavich.com