Donna Smith

Donna Smith, 69, of Butler passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born on November 22nd, 1953 in Pittsburgh to the late Ralph & Gladys (Gloughnour) Smith. Donna graduated from Point Park College & ICM School of Business. After graduation she worked with International Students at Point Park College & Carnegie Museum Library. Later Donna worked on various archeological surveys & excavations in Western PA. She also published an article on the early Allegheny Erie Indians, assisted Dr. Bryan Gordon of Quebec w/ research on the Paleo Indians in Western PA, & worked closely w/ Dr. Stanley Lantz on archeological research papers. Donna was a member of the Ohio Valley Archeological Chapter of SPA & was the previous chair of the Archeological Award Committee of the Society of Pennsylvania Archeology. She was accorded the Cowin award in recognition of her many volunteer efforts. Along with her love of archeology, Donna also enjoyed researching geology, anthropology & genealogy. She loved to hunt, fish & hike. She also enjoyed photography, a passion that won her several awards.  Donna is survived by her longtime companion Dr. Stanley Lantz & extended family. Along with her parents, her sister Gail Smith preceded her in death. Family & friends will be received on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 from 1-3 & 5-7 PM in the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE ROAD, BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. Her service will follow immediately in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an organization of choice in Donna’s name.