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Amy Marie Smidga, 56 of West Newton, devoted mother and grandmother went to sleep in the arms of The Lord April 6, 2026 at her home. She was born in Westmoreland County September 19, 1969 to mother Millicent Konecny. Amy was a graduate of Derry Area High School. She was active her entire life and enjoyed selling Avon, Pampered Chef, and Mary Kay. Above all she lived for her children and grandchildren that were the light in her life. She was nurturing and loving, and always supportive no matter the circumstance, and always willing to go the extra mile for those she cared for. She loved animals and adored her cat Jesse James. Amy is survived by her mother Millicent Konecny, her beloved children Paul Kline and Michelle Jacobs; her cherished grandchildren Carson Jacobs, Onikah Jackson, Kyrie Jackson, Messiah Jackson, and Nicole Jacobs; Uncle Thomas Konecny, cousin Clarissa Hammond, niece Anna Beeman (Shane); nephew Nick Fortino and David Fortino; and ex-husband Paul Smidga. All immediate services private and entrusted to ASHLEY D. X. NYE CREMATION CARE & FUNERAL HOME INC. 408 Depot St. Youngwood. Please visit www.nyefuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or share a memory of Amy.
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