Ira “John” Knight Jr., 74, of Smethport passed away at home Tuesday (June 24, 2025) from complications of ALS.

Born Aug. 2, 1950, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Ira R. and Thelma (Case) Knight. He was a 1969 graduate of Smethport Area High School.

Ira was employed for 35 years as a mechanic supervisor at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

He enjoyed camping, NASCAR, his Corvette and traveling throughout the country, especially their trips to Florida for the winter. One of his prized possessions was Bella, his dog.

Surviving are his wife, Jan M. (Barnes) Knight, of 41 years; one daughter, Jody (Chris) Clouser of Oil City; four grandsons, Benjamin Horning, Martin Horning, Keith Horning and Cody Horning; six great-grandchildren; and two nieces.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jonathan Michael Knight.

Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (June 27, 2025) at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 372 E. Main St., where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (June 28, 2025) with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the McKean County Special Olympics, Camp JJ or E.A.R.S. of Salamanca, N.Y.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.