Obituary

Smithson, Myrl, 97, Johnstown, died Oct. 30, 2016 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born Nov. 2, 1918 to the late Quilley Roy and Frances (Laures) Smithson. Preceded in death by first wife, Olga (Koba) Smithson; second wife, Irene L. (Walker) Smithson; son, Myrl “Butch”; brothers, Garnet and Roy; and sister, Mildred. Survived by son, John Smithson married to Linda Mountain, Mechanicsville VA; daughter, Frances married to Gary Keller, Suffolk VA; step-daughter, Judith Ann Bernat and companion, EJ Shearer, Johnstown; step-sons, William Walker married to Alicia, Latrobe; James Walker married to Judith, Nanty Glo; 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 9 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great grandchildren; and 2 step-great great grandchildren. Myrl was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Motor Freight Teamsters 110. He was a member of Brownstown Fire Co. and a former member of the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Special thanks to Dr. Maharajh for all of his kindness and help. Friends and family are invited to a graveside service Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. at Grandview Cemetery. Deacon Thomas Buige, officiating. Military rites to follow. Arrangements in care of the Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com