Obituary
Mrs. Josephine Smochinsky, 99, of Uniontown, passed peacefully
away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Uniontown Hospital, surrounded by her
family.
She was born in Uniontown on March 19, 1925 to the late Joseph
and Emma Saltick Yasechko.
Josephine graduated from Fairchance Georges High School.
She married Mr. John Smochinsky, and he preceded her in
death on September 21, 1999.
Josephine worked at the family grocery store, Yasechko
Grocery.
She is a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. Josephine was dedicated to the blessed mother
and always had her rosary in her hand.
She loved the people of the Phillipines and donated to
several children’s charities.
Josephine enjoyed gardening, and sitting on her back porch
to watch the deer and birds.
Josephine is survived by three children, Patricia Mayllen
and husband Robert of Smock, Charlene Smochinsky of Uniontown, and John
Smochinsky and wife Rose of McClellandtown; three grandchildren, Marcus Mayllen
and wife Meghan of Indian Trail, NC, Lauren and Greg Smochinsky of
McClellandtown; two brothers, Charles Yasechko of Smithfield and Richard
Yasechko of Uniontown; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Yasechko of Ohio; dear friend,
Genevive Chamberlain of Uniontown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three siblings, Albert
Yasechko, Elizabeth Kovach, and Joseph “Sonny” Yasechko, Jr.
Visitation for Josephine will be held at the Stephen R. Haky
Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401 on Monday, October
21 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. The funeral
mass will be held at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 180 Old Walnut Hill Rd,
Uniontown, PA 15401, on Tuesday, October 22 at 1:00 PM, with prayers of
transfer at 12:15 PM at the funeral home.
Interment is in Mt. St. Macrina Cemetery in Uniontown.
A special thank you extended to the Mt. Macrina Manor and
Hillside Manor for their support and dedication.