Dennis Allen Smearman

Dennis Allen Smearman, 67, of Weirton, WV, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. His loving family was at his bedside. A son of the late George Smearman and Laura Cunningham Smearman Gatts, Dennis and his twin Danny were born on October 3, 1951, in Clarksburg, WV. In addition to his parents, Dennis was also preceded in death by his stepfather John Gatts, his twin brother, Danny; his five older brothers; and his two older sisters. Dennis retired from the City of Weirton after 32 years of service. After retirement, he was employed by Homer Laughlin China, Pittsburgh International Airport, Brooke County Library, and was a part-time Dog Warden. Dennis enjoyed volunteering his time with the Weirton Volunteer Fire Department Company 1. He will always be remembered for his love for his family, and his musical talents; singing gospel music with his twin brother Danny. They were known throughout the Valley as the Smearman Twins and later as Reflections. Dennis nurtured his faith at the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Weirton. He will be remembered with love by his wife, Madona Porco Smearman of Weirton; son, Brian and Natalie Smearman of Lake Mary, FL; daughter, Denise and Chris Speer of Langeloth, PA; grandchildren, Josh Smearman of Weirton, WV, Tyler and Bryce Speer of Langeloth, PA, Kim and Karen Smearman of Michigan; two sisters, Becky Cougar of Weirton, WV, and Rachel McCauley of Lakewood, CA. Visitation will be 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM Sunday, at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Monday, at the funeral home. Pastor James Rhodes will preside. Interment will follow at Highland Hills Memorial Garden, Follansbee, WV Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304 748 3219