William J. Smith

Bessemer - William J. Smith ,76 of Bessemer, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. 

William was born on November 4, 1948 in Youngstown, he was a son of the late William and Mary Jane (Haluska) Smith. 

He was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He worked for 35 years as a mechanic shop foreman for Youngstown Buick. He went on and worked for Pace Pontiac and finally retiring in 2011 from Preston Motors. 

William enjoyed keeping busy by working on vehicles and pressing his luck on the slot machines at the casino. You could often find him during the warmer months sitting on his back deck and socializing with neighbors who became more like family. 

Above all, William cherished his moments of being a loving husband, father and grandfather.

 He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Suzon Smith, of Bessemer; son, Michael (Nicole) Smith of Austintown, OH; grandchildren , Colin, Dustin and Kylie; sister, Mary (Stan) Wood of Orlando, FL; and brother, Robert (Diana) Smith of TN. 

Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman, Ohio 44512.

 A committal service will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown. 

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.