Dennis Wayne Smith

Dennis Wayne Smith was born May 20, 1939, in Coal Hollow, West Newton, a son of the late Robert “Hoppy” and Hunteretta Boyd Smith. He was Catholic by faith.  He had many jobs, construction worker at MacDill AFB and Yocam Batteries in Florida; Harrell Batteries in Arlington, Va.; B&O Railroad as signalman; Ocean No. 5 Coal Mine; Piovesan Construction; and Lowe’s in Belle Vernon.  He had a talent working with stained glass, creating beautiful lamps and pictures. He leaves behind his wife, Joann Sirofchuck Smith; a son, Dwayne (Linda) Smith; a daughter, Jaylene Batchko; a grandson, Douglas Batchko Jr.; a granddaughter, Jessica (Cody) Mamrak; six great-grandchildren, Dorian, Elena, Julia, and Hunter Batchko and Alexander and Katarina Mamrak; sisters, Judie Backstrom and Mayetta Gross; sister-in-law, Ruth Smith; brother-in-law, Fred (Christine) Broach; a nephew, Donald Broach; and Cricket, his cat. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Danny Hunter “Cuppy” Smith; and brothers, Robert and Thomas Smith. Dennis was overcome with Alzheimer’s disease many years ago. We want to thank the caregivers at Walnut Ridge Memory Care and Bridges Hospice. There will be no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to the J. WILLIAM MCCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME, West Newton. Condolences may be left at www.mccauleyfuneralhomes.com.