Harold Smail

Harold Smail obituary, Finleyville, PA

Harold Smail

Harold Smail Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kegel Funeral Home Inc. on Mar. 8, 2026.
Harold Smail, 88, of Finleyville, passed away Saturday March 7, 2026, at home.

He was born October 7, 1937, in New Eagle, a son of the late Orvis and Helen Smail.

Harold was retired from U.S. Steel Edgar Thompson Works, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of The Church of God in Monongahela where he served as a Superintendent and enjoyed hunting, working on his farm and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife of 69 years Louise Smail, three sons; Harold Smail , Lane (Virginia) Smail and Dale (Elaine) Smail, three daughters; LuAnne Smail, Karen (Michael) Earley and Rebecca Smail, eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, two sisters Jane Kelley and Viola Bane and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are one brother; Ralph Smail and one brother-in-law, Jim Cavalier

A graveside service will begin at 2pm on Monday March 9th in Finleyville Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to The Church of God 531 W. Main St Monongahela, PA 15063

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