He was born June 2, 1932 in Osceola Mills, the son of William H. Sr., and Sue J. (Maines) Smeal.
William was a graduate of Clearfield High School.
He had worked in the mining industry and was a mechanic. He also served as an insurance adjuster, starting in 1967 for Nationwide Insurance, retiring in 1993.
William was a United States Air Force Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict, receiving the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
Mr. Smeal was a devoted husband and father. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed riding his lawn mower, was a master of home repair and a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
William is survived by his wife, Mary P. (Phillips) Smeal whom he married March 25, 1961, four daughters; Cathy Jo Obbema and her husband James of Torrance, CA, Barbara A. Boal of Hyde, Robin L. Fenush and her husband Joseph Jr., of Clearfield and Tammy K. Veihdeffer and her husband Ken of Curwensville, five grandchildren; Chenoa, Christine, Amber, Buddy and Kendra, six great grandchildren, four siblings; Donna, twin sisters Mary and Marion and Robert and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters; Shirley, Elizabeth and Katherine and a brother, Thomas.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Stevan Sheets officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the Clearfield Honor Guard. Interment will be in Friends Cemetery.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.
To send online tributes please go to www.bennettandhouser.com
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