Smethport – Gordon D. “Duke”  Irons, 77, of Smethport, passed away Sunday (June 21, 2026) at his home in Smethport.

He was born December 3, 1948, in Bradford, PA, the son of Gordon J. and Elizabeth (Armstrong) Irons.

He was the loving longtime companion of Tina M. Petruzzi, who survives.

Duke was a 1966 graduate of Bradford High School and attended Penn State University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry in 1970.

Duke worked for Kendall/Witco Oil Refinery of Bradford, PA, until he retired.

He was a member of Northern Star Lodge #555 F&AM of Duke Center, the Scottish Rite, NMJ of Coudersport, was a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association, and a member of the Smethport Country Club. He loved golfing and enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Tina M. Petruzzi of Smethport

One sister: Diana Lynne Irons of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.

Niece and nephews: Jeremiah Brown, Naomi Brown, and Reuben Brown

Great nieces and great nephews: Michael Maynard, Christian Flanders, Violet Southwick, Athena Flanders, and Zappa Maynard

Along with many, many cousins.

Duke was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Duke’s life for friends and family will be held Sunday, June 28, at 1:00 pm at the Smethport Country Club, 130659 Rt. 59, Smethport, PA. Burial will be in the Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Northern Star Lodge #555 F&AM of Duke Center, the Grimes Cemetery Association, Port Allegany, or the Hamlin Memorial Library, Smethport. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.