Maxine A. Smith, 86 of Ruffsdale, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born August 8, 1935, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lourene (Armbrust) Albright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Smith, brothers Cloyd and Ronald Albright, and her sister, Marjory Webb. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Blawas and her husband Frank, two special grandchildren that she adored, Brain and Stephanie Blawas; her special niece, Vicky Curry, niece Helen Benedict, and nephews, Ray Albright, David Albright, and Dennis Albright. She attended Armbrust Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday School many years ago. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, making candy and crafts, canning, planting flowers, and birdwatching (especially hummingbirds). She insisted on carrying out the tradition of preparing Easter and Christmas dinners for her family after the passing of her mother. Maxine was well known by many people as always being a happy person, joyful and always smiling. Friends will be received at the Ott Funeral Home Inc., 805 Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin on Sunday from 1-3 and 5-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday at 11:30 AM in the funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg. For online condolences, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com