Donald Smith (1956-2025)

Donald Smith, 68, of Aliquippa, passed away on January 21st, 2025, in Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Sewickley on August 18th, 1956, the son of the late Donald Smith and Betty (Fitzgerald) Boring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Logan Ayers and his stepfather, Thomas Boring. He is survived by his loving wife, Kim, two sons, Donnie Smith & Neal Ayers, two granddaughters, Eliana Smith and Olivia Ayers, a grandson, Damien Ayers, a sister, Marilyn Palmer, a niece and nephew, Jaci and Jaison Palmer, an aunt, Mary Fitzgerald and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Christine Crognale.

Donald was a musician and drummer for fifty-five years. He was very passionate about working on cars and fishing, a huge animal lover, and lovingly drove his wife Kim crazy every day.  Donald was a truck driver for twenty-five years, up until his retirement.

At the family’s request, no services are being planned.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.