William J. Smith Jr.
William J. Smith Jr., 54, of Houston, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 27, 2018, in Canonsburg Hospital.
He was born November 1, 1963, in Canonsburg, a son of Bertha Dupesko Smith of Canonsburg and the late William J. Smith Sr.
Mr. Smith lived most of his life in Canonsburg and was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. He was a 1981 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and Computer Tech.
At the time of his death, Bill was employed at Shop ‘n Save in Canonsburg as a computer technician.
He was a beloved father who was dedicated to raising his children.
Left behind to cherish his memory, in addition to his mother, are his son, William J. Smith III of Houston; two daughters, Heather L. Smith of Houston and Samantha Smith of Claysville; two sisters, Kelly Garove and husband Terry of Strabane and Julie Grego of Champion and Aruba; a brother, George J. Smith and wife Heather of Canonsburg; a nephew, Terry “TJ” Garove Jr. (Sarah Rodi); two nieces, Amanda Garove and Olivia Sonson; a great-niece, Shiloh Garove; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 1. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Chartiers Township.
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