Larry “Duck” Smelko, 86, of Reynoldsville went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Born on November 30 1939, in Punxsutawney Pa., he was the son of the late Alex and Mary (LaBance) Smelko.
Larry Married the love of his life Antonie “Toni” (Veitz) Smelko, on October 14, in 1961 at the Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.
Larry graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School. He worked and retired from Ridilla Construction Company, after that he was a Manager of the DuBois Mall for several years. Larry belonged to St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, and he was a part of the Carpenter’s Union. Larry enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting and golfing. Most of all, Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Larry is survived by his wife Toni, their three daughters: Andrea Smelko of Erie Pa., Stacey Harper of Indiana Pa., and Karen (George) Whipple of DuBois Pa. Larry is also survived by his grandchildren: Haley (Rob) Engeholm, Rose Whipple and Megan Whipple, and siblings: Dolores Smelko and Robert Smelko both of Anita Pa., and several nieces and nephews.
Larry is preceded by: his parents, his son Doug Smelko, and his brother Joe (Sally) Smelko.
All services are private.
The burial was in Saint Mary’s Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Christ the King Manor, 1100 West Long Avenue DuBois, Pa, 15801.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Adamson Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
Online Condolences may be left at www.adamsonfuneral.com
