Born: December 23, 1942

Died: January 29, 2009

Services: Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers and at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell.

Visitation: Friends may call at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers today from 5 to 7 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 6 p.m.

Poland - Joseph C. Smrek, 66, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 29, 2009. Joseph was born on Dec. 23, 1942 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph C. and Rose Macala Smrek, Sr. and lived in the area his whole life. He was a 1961 graduate of Campbell High School and attended Youngstown State University. He enjoyed bowling and golfing and was an avid Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers and Indians fan. He worked as a foreman for the Louisiana & Pacific for many years and was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell. He leaves his wife Rosalie F. Botch, whom he married on July 23, 1966; his two daughters, Christine (Christian) DeSantis of Poland and Dr. Cynthia (Kevin) Sayers of Columbus; a sister, Rosemary Bodinar of Struthers; and his three grandchildren, Olivia and Natalie DeSantis and Riley Sayers. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents.

Cemetery: St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery (Map)

Location: Clemente Funeral Home, Struthers (Map)

Church: St. Micahel's Byzantine Catholic Church (Map)