Ernest Franklin Smail, 79, of New Eagle, died Saturday, November 22, 2025 in the Jefferson Hospital. He was born June 30, 1946 in New Eagle, the son of Grover Cleveland and Genevieve Pietroboni Smail.

Ernie had a strong work ethic and had been employed at various places throughout his life. He had a passion for classic cars and enjoyed going to car shows and spending time shopping at flea markets. He was also a great lover of food and always looked forward to going out to eat. One of his favorite pastimes was carving wooden ducks.

He is survived by three daughters, Celene (Michael) Petre of New Eagle, Debra Crownover (Jim) of North Strabane Township, Shelley Miller and fiance Marshall of New Eagle; two step daughters, Tanya Lenhart of Uniontown, Barbara Moore of Mt. Lebanon; six grandchildren, Joel, Zachary, Kassandra, Allyssa, Caitlyn and Hayley; four step grandchildren, Scott, Chad, Brooke and Nick; great grandson, Jaxon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris "Dee" Leslie Barrass Smail who died July 11, 2019; and his brother, Grover C. Smail, Jr.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 4-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela.

Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.