Gary L. Smouse

1950 - 2018

Gary Lee Smouse, 67, of Jefferson Borough, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 2, 1950, in Scottdale, the son of JD "Jake" and Florence (Hixson) Smouse. Gary grew up on the Smouse Family Farm. Then, after graduating from Southmoreland High School in 1968, he attended Duff's Business Institute in Pittsburgh, studying business administration. He then began a career as a crane operator for U.S. Steel, Irvin Works, in West Mifflin, from which he retired many years later. He was an avid sports fan of the Pirates, Steelers and Penguins for years. He is survived by a son, Brian Smouse, of Pittsburgh; and a sister, Claudia Smouse, of Scottdale, and was predeceased by his father, in 1989, and his mother, in 2011. Gary will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
At the request of the deceased, there will not be a viewing or burial service.
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