Barbara Ann Liedl Loiacono Smith
January 1, 1935 ~ October 17, 2013
Born in:
du bois, PA
Resided in:
Meadville, PA
Barbara Ann Liedl Loiacono Smith, 78, of Hillside Home and formerly of Townville, passed away, Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Meadville Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1935 in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Bernard Liedl and Ann Flick Liedl. She married John Loiacono he passed away in 1966, she subsequently married Paul Harvey Smith he passed away in 1984.
She was a graduate of Saint Catherine's High School in Du Bois and Spencer Hospital School on nursing.
Barbara was employed as a Registered Nurse with the surgical department at Spencer Hospital and Meadville Medical Center. She retired in 1995.
She was a member of Saint Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church.
Barbara enjoyed mowing her lawn, traveling to Florida in the winter months, quilting, and loved spending time with her family playing cards.
She is survived by three daughters, Ann M. Zurasky and her husband Harry of Townville, Linda "Buba" C. Loiacono of Guys Mills, and Mary Jo Lohrer of Meadville; three step-children, Mike Smith and his wife Karen of Saegertown, Lynn Smith of Meadville, and Kirk Smith of Meadville; four grandchildren, Elizabeth and Megan Zurasky and Michael and Kristine Lohrer; several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; a brother, Bernard Liedl and his wife Muirelle of Norfolk, Virginia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her two husbands she was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; a stepson, Mark Smith and his wife Patty.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Tuesday, October 22nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 23rd at 10:00am at Saint Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church, 25997 State Highway 27, Guys Mills, with Father Daniel Prez, pastor, as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's memory to Saint Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church, 25997 State Highway 27, Guys Mills, Pennsylvania 16327 or Hillside Home, 535 Williamson Road, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Barbara's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com
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To Barb’s Family,
I am so sorry that you have lost your sister and Mother. Barb and I were the same age, and classmates at St. Catherine’s school. We did many things together when we were in school. I remember bike-riding with her, collecting for flowers for the church before Christmas and Easter, and being in the 40 hours processions at St. Catherines. Her mother and dad were such nice people, and were glad to welcome Barb’s friends. I remember especially sitting out in their yard under that big willow tree, and drinking lemonade that her Mom had made. During the war years (WW11) her Dad worked in a building on Weber Avenue near Jared street, and we would visit him there. He always made time for us, and once I was able to get a flour sifter from for my Mom for Christmas, when there were none in the stores because all the metal went into the war effort. These were just extra and he let me buy one, (for a quarter, as I recall.)
We both wanted to be nurses, and we both did. I married a guy from Buffalo and moved to California in 1970, and so I have not been around DuBois for a long time. But my brother Jack Green still lives there, as do my sister Pat and my brother Mike. Jack told me yesterday about Barb’s death and so I wanted to express my sympathy especially to her brother, who may remember me. I will pray for Barb, and always remember her with affection.
Sincerely, Joan Green Scibetta
Bernard……I saw this in the DuBois Courier. I remember her when we were both in school. Memories of days gone by are brought up when I read obituaries in the paper of so many of our old classmates. Keeping your family in my prayers.
Loved your Mom as I cared for her at Hillside. She was a spark and an inspiration as a nurse. We laughed together about many things from the nursing profession to just plain life! She loved & praised her family!! She always reminded me of my own mom! Strong willed and busted her A** to raise her kids! Will miss her! Sorry I wasn’t there! Sincere Condolences! Tina, Ben & Vincenze Rugala-Knapp
Dear Mary Jo and Family,
May memories of Barbara forever live in your hearts. I am so sorry for your loss.