Bernard Smurda
July 31, 1936 ~ August 6, 2005
Bernard Smurda, 69, of Weirton, died Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1936 in Toronto, OH, a son of the late George and Helen (Raha) Smurda.
Bernard retired with 36 years of service from the Weirton Steel Machine Shop where he worked as a Repairman Helper. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, Weirton Steel Bowling League, and Woodview. Bernard enjoyed golfing in the summer and bowling in the winter. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
Bernard is survived by his wife, Nancy (Kasimakis) Smurda, whom he married October 14, 1961; two daughters, Kristine “Krissy” Smurda of Weirton and Nancy Kay Smurda of Wheeling, WV; one brother, Edward Smurda and his wife Sharon of Follansbee, WV; and one grandson, Zeke Ebright of Wheeling.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 PM Monday at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Tuesday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062 or the American Diabetes Association, 1221A Ohio Avenue, P.O. Box 1115, Dunbar, WV 25064.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Please know of my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers as you grieve your loss. Sincerely, Stan Tuchalski Classmate of Nacy’s Weir High 1980
To the Smurda Family I was saddened to hear of Bernie’s death.. I know he had a long hard fight with diabetes.. I’m sorry that I can not pay my respects to all of you in person. You will be in my thoughts Jim Lescallette
Dear Nancy and family, We were very sorry to hear about Bernie. We shall never forget the great time we had together years ago on that trip to Myrtle Beach. Our prayers are with you. Sorry that we cannot be there. Love, Tony and Ruth
Dear Nancy, Krissy, and Nancy Kaye, We are so saddened by Bernie’s death. He fought a long battle with diabetes, and is now at peace in our Lord’s loving arms. We send our love and prayers to you, and his pride and joy, Zeke. We will miss our good and dear friend. Please take care of each other, and know that we love you.
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know. You are in my thaughts and prayers. shari colvin
We send our love and prayers in memory of a wonderful friend.
Krissy, I was on vacation when Doug told me about your dad. You have my deepest sympathy. You know that I thought a lot of your dad. Even when he was really sick, he was always pleasant and appreciative. Now he can eat, drink, golf and dance as much as likes. Your family is in my prayers, Kathy Will (Dialysis)
Krissy I am so sorry about your dad. I know that it is hard to let go of someone you love and you feel like nothing will ever be the same. But you have to remember all the great times you shared with your dad and never forget them, and he will always be with you and everything you do. Please call Paul an I for anything at any time. We love you take care . I will also keep your family in my prayers and thoughts.
We were so sorry to hear about Bernie. Every time I saw him on the course, he always had a club in his hand and a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.