Oct 9, 2013 2 min read

I would like to offer my condolences to the Smialek Family. I worked with Byron at The Daily Notes, in Canonsburg.

Frank Catalano

Murrells Inlet, SC

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I could always call him and razz him about his column.Nice dude.

Bob O. 84,Pa.

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Enjoyed reading his column! Good guy!

Jodie McKahan Gallagher

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RIP Byron sorry to here this Did not always agree with his articles but more so than not. And enjoyed them. Great idea the OR reprint his best!

Sandy Allen

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I am so sorry to hear of Byron’s passing. RIP.

Pete Zapadka

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One of my first news mentors and briefly, one of my first co-workers. His columns were one of the reasons I’m a journalist today. I will miss you, Byron. You were one of the great ones. RIP, Byron. Thank you for all you did for me and everyone else.

Matt Saxton

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Too many to say!! Always loved the family and bundling up for all those W&J games…. He always had a smile on his face and loved life. RIP to such an awesome man.

Nicole D’Amico Hawkins

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Good guy. Loved his community.

Amy Johns

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So sad. I am so sorry for his passing and will pray for his family.

Ken McDade

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RIP .. you always wrote the best columns.!!

Sherry Strozza

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He always wrote the best columns!!

Chrissi Pyeritz Roach

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RIP Byron, so sorry.

Bonnie Dodd

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I’m sorry for the loss.

Beverly Jean Fahey

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That guy showed me how to hit a golf ball at tower 18 years ago. Never forget.

A.j. Kirk

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Prayers for the family.

Cindy Orris

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RIP Byron!!

Stanley Senay

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Sympathy to your family. I loved reading your stories every week.

Nancy Brehl-Hayes

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He was an ultimate professional.

Rick Maceiko

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I loved Byron. Since I was a kid he always treated me with kindness and showed a true interested in what I was doing. He was always great at the Cancer Society auctions and I loved his writing just about as much as anybody’s. My sincerest condolences to Darlene, the O-R family, and all who were touched by this superb human being.

Bill Townsend

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Prayers to his family

Jefferson-Volunteer Fire-Company

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Sincere sympathy…

Joseph Dudas

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So sad…. Loved his column in the paper…it was better than any other…!!!

Pat Smith

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Thoughts and prayers go out to Byron’s family and friends.

Karen Sellers

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Thoughts and prayers along with all the great stories.

Chris Settie