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

He was born Dec. 2, 1942, in Kane, a 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, 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 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (Feb.19, 2026) at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 2 Bank St. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday (Feb. 20, 2026) at St. Elizabeth Church with the Rev. Joseph Dougherty, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Bucktail Post 138.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.