New Castle, PA - Wilma M. Smith, age 84, of New Castle, passed away the morning of March 30, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born March 21, 1942, in Wheatland, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Loyal F. and Minnie M. (Thellman) Smith.

Wilma was a 1960 graduate of New Castle High School. She went on to earn her business associate degree from New Castle School of Business.

For several years, Ms. Smith was the senior administrative assistant under the Secretary of Defense of Middle Eastern Affairs. She worked at the Pentagon during the time of the 9/11 attacks.

During her employment, she was a member of the Pentagon Garden Club.

Wilma was a member of the Pulaski Red Hat Society, loved animals, and enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews, whom she treated like her own children.

Survivors include one sister, Carolyn (James) Budzowski of New Castle, Pennsylvania; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Wesley Smith; and nephew, Allison Smith.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

A funeral service will take place immediately following visitation at 6 p.m. with Pastor John Yergan, officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be offered to Presbyterian SeniorCare Foundation by visiting www.givetosrcare.org.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.