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Smethport – Wendy Denise Smith, 63, of Smethport, PA passed away Tuesday (April 2, 2024) at her home surrounded by her family in Farmers Valley.

She was born July 3, 1960 in Port Allegany, the daughter of Chester and Jenny (Murphy) Weimer. On November 29, 1991, in Dallas, TX, she married Raymond D. Smith, who survives.

Wendy graduated from Otto-Eldred High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Baptist Bible College. She received her Master’s Degree in Christian Education from Concordia University of Austin, TX.

Mrs. Smith was a teacher at Kaufman Christian School of Kaufman, TX. She was the Adminstrator at Metropolitan Christian School for many years. She retired in 2016.

She was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, where she was the leader of the Women’s Ministry.  She enjoyed gardening, farming on the family farm, and just working outside in general.

In addition to her husband, Raymond, she is survived by:

Brett F. Grimm, 61, of Emporium, PA formerly of Moore Hill passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois, DuBois, PA on Monday afternoon (April 1, 2024). He was born May 6, 1962 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Homer F. and Alora Wilson Grimm.

Brett graduated from Cameron County High School and served in the US Navy from 1980 through Feb. 1986. During his Naval career, he served the War in Lebanon earning honors in Naval Expedition and Sea Service. He worked as an inspector with the PA Department of Labor and Industry for many years. Brett also served his community as the Cameron County Dog Warden and Auditor. He was a life member of the VFW and the May Hollow Sportsman Club. He also volunteered his time doing lawn maintenance for the Moore Hill Methodist Church. 

At 7:30 PM on Tuesday, Coudersport Ambulance to Ridgerunner Lane for a man ill.

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Brendel, 77, of 1973 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, PA went to her eternal rest in Heaven on April 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness. 

Born on November 30, 1946, in Ridgway, Sandy was the daughter of the late Rosella (Moline) Streich and Freddie J. Streich.  Sandy was a 1964 graduate of Ridgway Area High School.  On September 9, 1967, Sandy married the love of her life, Ben Brendel, at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church. 

Sandy worked part-time through the years at the former Ridgway Market Basket and the former St. Mary’s Eckerd Drug, retiring in 1997 to become a full-time homemaker. She was a religious education teacher for many years at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church of Ridgway, was past president of the TOPS Club of St. Mary’s, and was a member of St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church and First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ridgway. 

Sandy loved shopping, telephone conversations with family and friends, watching “Westerns” on television, as well as reading mystery books and World War II love stories.  But above all, Sandy especially loved her family. Sandy was devoted to her husband, Ben of 56 ½ years; her children, Darrin and Julie; and her grandchildren, Mitchell and Vanessa. Her grandchildren, whom she referred to as her “sunbeams”, were the light of her life, bringing her an incredible amount of happiness. Sandy experienced great joy visiting her children and grandchildren in San Diego, California and even greater joy when they came to visit her. 

Howard A. Razey, 77, of Smethport, PA passed away Monday (April 1, 2024) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born September 1, 1946 in Port Allegany, the son of William and Mary (Barker) Razey. On July 7, 1989, in Smethport, he married Sara J. Rose, who survives.

Howard worked hard for many years at Mallory’s Lumber, but his passion was driving truck. He drove for several different companies, but enjoyed his years with Taylor & Armstrong in Eldred, until he retired at age 62 to care for his mother.

He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness of Bradford, PA.

In addition to his wife, Sara, he is survived by: