Obituaries
Pittsburgh-Area Police Officer Dies
A suburban Pittsburgh police officer has died, his department announced.
SEWICKLEY, PA — Sewickley police officer Mark Smilek has died, the department announced Sunday.
"It is with great sorrow and sadness that the Sewickley Borough Police Department has to announce the passing of officer Mark Smilek," a post on the department's Facebook page stated.
"Officer Smilek put up a courageous fight against leukemia over the last 7 years. Your fight is over now. Rest easy and rest in peace, Officer Smilek. We will take the watch from here. Your family and friends have our condolences and prayers."
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Funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
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