Anthony J. "Tony" Smyk

Anthony J "Tony" Smyk, age 69, of Hegins, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E Norwegian, Pottsville. He was born on Wednesday, April 2, 1952, in Lykens, a son of the late Michael Smyk and the late Helen (Reightler) Smyk. He was a 1970 graduate Williams Valley High School and a graduate of Williamson Trade School, Media. He was a maintence/machinist for Tyco Electronics, Lickdale, prior to his retirement. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. He was also a member of FandAM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View and the Little Run Sportsman's Club, Tremont. Tony enjoyed hunting with his favorite son in law. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren. You would see him in the blue bug driving the kids around. We will miss Pappy's Uber. Tony loved auctions and antiquing. There wasn't anything that he couldn't fix...he was everyone's handyman. He was preceded in death by his parents; and by a brother, Michael Smyk. He is survived by his wife Lorna J (Schrope) Smyk, to whom he was married for 48 years. He is also survived by three daughters, Hillary B Smyk and her companion Grant Willier of Valley View, Ashley E Smyk and her fiancée Seth Pike of Seattle, WA, and Chelsea R Wetzel and her husband Dustin of Tremont; two granddaughters, Mikaela Rosenberger and Addison Wetzel; a grandson, Daxtyn Wetzel; two brothers, Frank Smyk and his wife Lori of Tower City, and Nicholas Smyk and his wife Martha of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters, Catherine Reiner of Muir, and Tina Watkins of Hampstead, MD; his mother in law, Grace Schrope of Hegins; several nieces and nephews; his dog, Lola; and his granddogs, Archie and Willow. Funeral services were held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating. Visitation was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Valley View Gun Club, Youth Fund, Drawer A, Valley View PA 17983. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

Anthony J. "Tony" Smyk

April 2, 1952 - October 30, 2021