Background
Smetanka, Stella L. was born on September 22, 1947 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Frank and Stella (Tarasky) Smetanka.
Smetanka, Stella L. was born on September 22, 1947 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Frank and Stella (Tarasky) Smetanka.
Carlow College (Bachelor of Arts, 1970). University of Pittsburgh School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1980).
Assistant district attorney, Allegheny County District Attorney' General’ s Office, Pittsburgh, 1980-1982;
law clerk Honorary William F. Cercone, Pennsylvania Superior Court, Pittsburgh, 1982-1987;
associate, Burns, White & Hickton, Pittsburgh, 1987-1993;
assistant clinical professor law, University Pittsburgh, since 1993. Chairman appellate court rules committee Supreme Court of the Pennsylvania, 1992-1993.
Board of directors Parent teacher Guild, St. Catherine School, Pittsburgh, since 1995, Neighborhood Legal Superior vena cava syndrome Association, Allegheny County, since 1993, Legal Aid Society, Allegheny County, since 1995. Member Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association (county member health lawsect. since 1994, chairman appellate practice committee 1990-1992).
Avocations: nature walks and the outdoors.
Married Kemal Alexander Mericli, October 28, 1982. Children: Alex, Ben.