Donald L. Smith's Obituary
Donald L. Smith, age 86, of Garrettsville, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1937 in Bullskin Township, PA to the late Edith L (Weimer) and Arthur T. Smith. Donald spent his career with Ford at the Walton Hills plant, retiring after 44 years of service. He enjoyed cars and had a special fondness for animals, but what he treasured the most was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Donald leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Carolyn Louise (McConnell) Smith. He was blessed with 5 children, Gregory Allen Smith (deceased), (wife Leslie (Conger) Smith surviving); Sandy (Smith) Taylor (deceased), (husband Ted surviving); Tammy (Smith) Fischer (husband Ron); Donald Smith (wife, Monica (Bartlam) Smith, deceased) and Ronald Smith (wife,Niki (Montez) Smith); 15 grandchildren, Benjamin Smith, Kelley (Smith) Mehallis, Tim and Torrey Taylor, Bethany and Eric Fischer, Brandon, Caleb, Breena, Logan and Katie Smith, Vanessa Cabrera, Tyler, Samantha Smith and Hunter Farley; 8 great grandchildren, and a brother, Elmer Smith (deceased).
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Green Funeral Care, 4668 Pioneer Trail (at the corner of St. Rt. 44), Mantua, at 11 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Westlawn Cemetery, Mantua Township.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org
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