11/7/2009 3:31 AM
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Robert Bradford Smith

Land surveyor enjoyed harness racing

Robert Bradford "Smitty" Smith, 83, of Washington, died Friday, November 6, 2009, in his home.

He was born September 16, 1926, in Coraopolis, a son of the late Harry Bradford and Sararose Peters Smith.

Mr. Smith graduated from Coraopolis High School in 1947.

He was a land surveyor for Gavlick Construction for more than 55 years.

Mr. Smith was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose, past president of Arden Club and a longtime member of Washington Country Club. He was also a member of Coraopolis Methodist Church.

He enjoyed Pittsburgh sports as well as harness racing. He owned several racehorses, most notably "Iron City Smitty."

On June 27, 1964, he married Jacquelyn Jo Mosier, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Rebecca (Joe) Kolter of Mt. Lebanon, Bonnie Jo (Ben) Rankin of North Chelmsford, Mass., and Tracy Lynn (Michael) Tush of Washington; a sister, Marjorie Smith of Coraopolis; and three grandchildren, Jason (Erin) Kolter, Laura Rankin and Alex Tush.

Deceased is a sister, Agnes Elizabeth (Aggie) Smith.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 9. Members of Loyal Order of the Moose will hold services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 6507 Wilkins Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Citizens Library, 55 South College Street, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and guest book are available at www.nealfuneralhome.com.

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