Myrtle B. Smith

Myrtle Smith, 93, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2014 at the Masonic Village, Sewickley. She was born July 26, 1921 in Sewickley, daughter of Harry and Olive (Graul) Breidau, and step-daughter of Rose Breidau. She now joins her beloved husband 55 years, Wesley E. Smith, Sr. who passed in 1998. Also preceding her in death was a sister: Harriett Thompson.

Surviving are the family members, who meant to so much to her: a son and daughter: Wes, Jr. and Pam Smith; grandson: Erik (Yvonne) Smith; great granddaughter: Erika Smith (Bryan Platt); great grandson: Jordan Smith; great great grandson: Dominick Platt; former daughter-in-law: Mary Carolyn Nash; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Myrtle was a 1939 graduate of Sewickley High School. She was a member of the Sewickley United Methodist Church and the Sewickley Chapter #439 Order of the Eastern Star.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in the Sewickley United Methodist Church, The Reverend Russel Shuluga, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sewickley United Methodist Church, 333 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 or the Masonic Village at Sewickley, 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Masonic Village for the excellent and compassionate care Myrtle received over the last year. Cremation arrangements are by the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., and on line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com