Shawn M. Smith

Shawn M. Smith, 49, of Beaver Falls passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver due to complications from a lengthy heart condition.

Born December 14, 1974 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Gerald Smith Sr. and Donna Yaria Smith of New Castle. 

Shawn graduated from Beaver Falls High School. Over the years, Shawn has worked at Wendys, and for the last 18 he has served as manager of the Aliquippa location. He was an avid lifelong Pittsburgh Penguins fan and enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. Shawn was a friend to all and loved by many.

Survivors include his mother, Donna; his children whom he loved very much; Kayla Smith and son, Aaron Smith both of Tennessee; two brothers, John (Caitlin) of Etters PA and Gerald Smith, Jr. of Lansford PA; two sisters, Vicki (Caleb) Duda of New Castle and Jennifer (David III) Barber of Beaver Falls; grandmother, JoAnn Smith of Koppel, and his seven nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father Gerald Sr, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gary Smith, and John (Victoria) Yaria.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday November 6, 2024 from 2 until the Funeral Service at 5 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. Pastor Cliff Reynolds of the Word Alive Church will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com