Gary L. Smith

Gary L. Smith, 62, of Washington, died on Saturday, November 16, 2019, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born on September 5, 1957, in Washington, a son of the late Clarence M. and Margaret McCartney Smith, Gary attended Avella High School, and graduated from the Motorcycle Mechanic Institute, in Arizona.   He attended church at the Salvation Army. For more than 30 years, he worked at Snowy White Laundry, and also worked at Krispy Kreme for several years. An incredible baker, Gary loved motorcycles, camping, fishing, Christmas movies, and spending time in his favorite place, Arizona, where he had previously lived, and planned on moving to again. Surviving are two children, Cheyenne (Joe) Leeper, of Washington and Dakoda (Virginia Kellerman) Smith, of Washington; three siblings, David E. “Sonny” (Gen) Smith, of Washington, Florence Platt, of Munhall, and Rebecca Littell, of Washington; numerous nieces and nephews; and lots of friends who loved him.  He was expecting his first grandchild. Deceased are three siblings, Clarence “Bud” Smith, Jr., Shirley “Jeanie” Gardner, and Nancy McFall. At the request of the deceased, all services will be private, and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA 15301.  (724) 225-8122.