Gregory James Smith

May 20, 1966 – July 25, 2026

Gregory James Smith, 60, of York, Pennsylvania, died on July 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh after a long and extraordinarily difficult illness. He was surrounded by people who loved him and cared for with tenderness, dignity, and devotion through the end of his life.

Greg was preceded in death by his father, Ronald James Smith, and his sister, Karin Sue Smith Campbell.

He is survived by his beloved son, Greyson James Smith; Greyson’s mother, Bernadette Zaluski; his mother, Mary Sue Smith (Trautman); his sister, Dorothy “Dot” (Smith) Heffron, and her husband, Richard Heffron; his brother-in-law, Michael “Mike” Campbell; his closest friend, Ed Scharnhorst; his companion, Nikki Musick; his nephews, Lucas Charles Heffron and Ian Michael Campbell; his nieces, Jane Claire Heffron and Jenna Logan Heffron; his cousins and their children; and countless friends and colleagues who knew and loved him.

The family wishes to thank the physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, palliative-care professionals, and other staff at UPMC who cared for Greg throughout his long illness, especially those who protected his comfort and dignity at the end of his life.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am on August 17, 2026, at Congregation Beth Ahabah in Richmond, Virginia. His burial will be private.