John J. Waid, PAHS Graduate

John J. Waid, 80, of Smethport formerly of Port Allegany, died Monday (June 2, 2014) in the Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center, Smethport.

He was born Apr 25, 1934 in Wellsville, a son of Clayton and Irene Waid, On July 28, 1972 in Sweden, NY; he married Lynn Waid, who died Nov. 9, 2006.

Mr. Waid was a graduate of Port Allegany High School.

He was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the U.S. Air Force 1952 to 1956.

Mr. Waid was a logger for many years as well as Heavy Equipment Operator, employed by several local contractors.

He loved to fish and hunt... a true outdoorsman. He kept everyone supplied with firewood for many winters and was still chopping firewood into his early 70s.

He is survived by:

One daughter: Terry Strait-Herscher of Sorrento, FL

One sister: Delores Fiem of West Alexander, PA

Two Step Sons: Steven Green of Tennessee and Jeff Baker of Bradford, PA

Two Sisters-in-Law: Joann Waid and Cherrie Inman of Ulysses, PA.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 on Friday, June 6, 2014 in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, 105 N Main St. Port Allegany, PA where funeral and committal service will be held at 11am Saturday, June 7, 2014,   with the Rev Michael Culver, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Port Allegany, officiating.

Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Military Honors will be accorded by the Port Allegany Honor Guard at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Port Allegany.