Wayne R. Overand – Smithton
Wayne R. Overand, 93, of Smithton, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020, at home. He was born Sept. 20, 1926, in Rostraver Township, son of the late Edgar and Martha Moody Overand. Wayne grew up in Fellsburg and graduated from Rostraver High School. He was a former employee of U.S. Steel Donora Works, retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen and was a World War II Army veteran. Mr. Overand was a member of West Newton United Presbyterian Church, having served as an elder for many years. He also served on Smithton Borough Council and the Smithton Borough Sewage Authority. He was a member of Blythe Lodge No. 593 F&AM of West Newton, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh and was a former member of the Smithton American Legion. Surviving are a daughter, Judith Overand of West Newton; son, James Overand and wife Amanda of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Meghan and Kaylae; a great-grandchild, Hailie; stepchildren, Caroline Flower and husband Harry of Smithton and their children, William and wife Vanessa and Kathryn and husband Derek, and Keith Franco of Ligonier, and his children, Heather Segura and husband Juan of Tampa, Fla., and Justin and his wife Vicki; several step-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Margaret Hillman of Virginia; and Linda Elkin and husband, Bill, of Maryland; many nieces and nephews; and several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Wagner Overand; his second wife, Marjorie Fabean Franco Overand; sisters, Clara Overand, Thelma Higgins, Betty Filber and Martha “Honey” Markle; and brothers, Carl and Harold Overand. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at J. WILLIAM MCCAULEY, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 901 Vine St., West Newton. Only 25 people are permitted in the funeral home at a time, so please limit your visit out of respect for others. Masks must be worn and social distancing must be maintained. Services and interment will be private. The family extends a thank you to the PCU staff and Dr. Ian Zack at Excela Frick Hospital, Excela Hospice, and Dr. Frank McGrogan and staff. Condolences may be left at www.mccauleyfuneralhomes.com.
