Gary J. Smith
Avid rider was motorcycle mechanic
Gary J. “Smitty” Smith, 62, of Mt. Morris, died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014, in his home, following a lengthy illness.
He was born Thursday, November 22, 1951, in Waynesburg, a son of the late John E. “Jack” Smith and Mary Ann Aliucci Smith.
Mr. Smith enjoyed motorcyles. He was an avid rider and was also a motorcycle mechanic. He was owner-operator of S&S Kawasaki and Suzuki Motorcycle Shop in Morgantown W,Va. He also worked as a mechanic for Barnhart Honda in Ruff Creek.
Surviving are a daughter, Tacia and husband Thomas Thompson of Morgantown; three grandchildren, Madeleine Thompson, Thomas Thompson and Aaron Thompson; a niece, Lori “Chick” Smith of Mt. Morris; and two nephews, John E. Smith III and Rick Smith, both of Mt. Morris.
Deceased is a brother, John E. “Jack” Smith II.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, in Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 324 Mt. Morris Road, P.O. Box 478, Mt. Morris, PA 15349. Burial will be private in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township. Information is available at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.