Smethport – William D. “Bill” McKean, 83, of Smethport, passed away Monday (February 16, 2026) at UPMC-Hamot, Erie, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 2, 1942 in Kane, PA, the son of Robert and Marion (Bloomster) McKean. On June 24, 1967, he married Judith L. Rice, who survives.

Bill attended Smethport Schools and graduated in 1961. He served in the U.S. Army.

Bill worked for National Fuel Gas for 32 years, retiring in 1998, as a foreman.

He was a life member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport, the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport and the VFW Post #2497 of Smethport.

In addition to his wife, Judy, he is survived by:

One daughter: Jennifer (Shawn) Nielsen of Smethport

One son: Matthew (Heather) McKean of Smethport

Two grandchildren: Aiden and Madelyn McKean

And many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sons: Kirk and David McKean; one sister, and four brothers.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb.19, from 2-4 and 6-8PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, at 10AM in St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, with the Rev. Joseph Dougherty, pastor as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport.  Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

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