George E. Smith
December 17, 1935 — February 22, 2013
George E. Smith, 77, of McDonald, died Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Washington Hospital.
He was born December 17, 1935 in McDonald, a son of the late Daniel M. and Rachel (Bruce) Smith.
Mr. Smith was a graduate of Cecil High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Aloe Coal Company for many years and retired in 2000 from All American Energy in Oakdale.
He was a member of the U.M.W.A. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and hunting.
On February 27, 1956, he married Joy Scott, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, George D. (Donna) Smith of Bethel Park and Jeffrey A. (Michelle) Smith of Cecil; a sister, Jean Page of Baldwin; a brother, Thomas Smith of Canonsburg; two grandchildren, Jennifer (David) Davis and Baylee Smith; three step grandchildren, Jacey Toward, Joshua Clemens and Joseph (Kara) Clemens; two great grandchildren, Jasmine and Devin; and two step great grandchildren, Samuel and Keirsten.
Deceased are four brothers, Daniel, John, James and William Smith; and five sisters, Marion Shimek, Jane McKissick, Laverne Livingston, Betty Albertini and Dolores Rumbaugh.
Friends will be received from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at Nation Funeral Home, Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26 with Rev. Dennis Lawrence, pastor of Independent Bible Presbyterian Church, McDonald, officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Run Cemetery, McDonald. The family suggests memorials be made to Independent Bible Presbyterian Church, 112 Dempe Rd., McDonald, PA 15057. Online condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com.
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