JoAnne G. (Gondek) Smith

JoAnne Gondek Smith, 75, Berlin, died January 26, 2025 at home. Born October 28, 1949 in Meyersdale, daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Stapinski) Gondek. Preceded in death by parents, brother James Gondek, sister-in-law Marlene (Speicher) Gondek, and brother-in-law Terrence Cover. Survived by her husband of 48 years, Thomas L. Smith; daughter Amanda (Steven) Custer; son Ryan (Jill) Smith; and grandchildren: Caleb and Colin Custer and Avalyn, Graden, and Ellisyn Smith; sister-in-law Linda Cover; and nieces and nephew: Tracy Cover, Marci Cover, Christine (Dennis) Schiwart, and Robert (Michelle) Gondek. She was a 1967 graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School. She worked for 31 years for Somerset State Hospital and SCI Laurel Highlands. Member of St. Gregory’s Roman Catholic Church, Macdonaldton, where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from family and friends throughout her cancer journey, and to Interim Hospice for their compassionate care. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where a Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church. Rev. Stephen Shin OFM Cap. Celebrant. Committal St. Gregory’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, 247 High St., Meyersdale, PA 15552. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com