Wesley "Wes" Schmeltz Jr.

Wesley R. Schmeltz Jr.

Wesley R. “Wes” Schmeltz Jr., 77, of Finleyville, died Wednesday July 28, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital with his family by his side.

            He was born June 28, 1944 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Wesley and Eleanor Anderson Schmeltz.

            Wes was a member of 1st Christian Church in Monongahela and former member of the Finleyville Vol. Fire Department.

In retirement, he enjoyed golfing and a good cigar but nothing made him happier than cheering on his grandchildren at their sporting events.

            Surviving are his wife; Arlene Gibson Schmeltz, two sons; Mark (Jen) Schmeltz of Baldwin and Matt (Kelli) Schmeltz of North Strabane, a daughter; Amy (Michael) Clopp of North Strabane, six grandchildren; Josh, Emily, Abbey, Tyler, Bryan and Elizabeth and several nieces and nephews.  Deceased is his sister; Peggy Mohoney

Friends will be received 6-8pm Thursday July 29 and 2-4 and 6-8pm Friday July 30 in Kegel Funeral Home Inc. David P. Kegel, Supervisor, 3560 Washington Avenue, Finleyville.  Funeral Services will be held 11am Saturday July 31 in the Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Hydrick officiating.  Interment will follow in Finleyville Cemetery.

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