Burnell ?Bud? Smolinski, 68, passed away at Edinboro Manor after a period of declining health on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Bud was born in Meadville on December 16, 1951, the son of the late Edward and Esther Nelson Smolinski. He graduated with the Meadville High School class of 1969, and then entered the U.S. Army serving his country during the Vietnam War. Bud had worked at Penn Union in Edinboro for over 25 years.? He loved the outdoors where he enjoyed hiking, hunting, camping, chopping wood, and sitting at the campsite watching the birds.
?????In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by nephew, Chase Carlson.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Linda Mattis Smolinski, whom he married on May 25, 1985; twin sister, Betty Carlson; sister, Patti Kedzierski; brother, Bob Smolinski and his wife, Angela; many nieces and nephews; and his special family friend, Theresa Goldsmith.
Friends are invited to a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, July 31, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Meadville.
Our Sympathy to the Smolinski Family. May Bud, Rest In Peace.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Good memories of the entire Smolinski family . Many of us young uns started the sled ride in front of their house then all the way to Cussewago Road. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband?s passing. My thoughts are with you.
Dearest Cousins,
Know that I am thinking of you, praying for you, and hugging you all with my heart as you go through this time of loss. May God bless you all with the strength and courage to get through the days ahead. The one true joy is that Bud is no longer ill, he is reunited with your parents and his nephew Chase and is at peace with the Lord.
God bless you all,
Joyce
To the family of Bud Smolinski
I went to school with Bud and was best friends with his sister Betty during high school. I went to their home alot during those days and Bud was a quiet person but one of the nicest guys that I knew. May he Rest In Peace and may the memories he left behind carry you thru life. God Bless. Love, Shirley Costa Callan