BOYER & COOL HOME FOR FUNERALS

Howard L. Smith

Howard L. Smith, 73, of Sheffield Lake passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 in Community Health Partner's Regional Health Care Center in Lorain while in the company of family members.

Mr. Smith was born in Lorain on August 29, 1936, the son of the late Hartley J. and Rosella (nee Schueller) Smith, Sr. He was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1954.

Mr. Smith retired in 1985 as a general foreman at former Lorain Products/ Reliance Electric in Lorain following 30 years of service.

He was an avid genealogist, a member of the Black River Historical Society, Sheffield Village Historical Society and the Lorain County Historical Society. He will be missed by the his pet Sheltie dogs: Savannah and Dakota.

Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter Dawne M. Smith (William) of Lorain, sons Leonard L Smith (Catherine) of Sheffield Lake, Alan H Smith (Tracy) of Sheffield Lake., Christopher H Smith (Zuhra) of Columbus, grandchildren, Deanna N. Smith, Jessica L. Smith, Meagan L. Smith, Alyssa B. Smith, Vanessa M. Smith, Dustin C. Smith, Abigail E. Smith, Zarina D. Smith, Tristan C. Smith, great granddaughter Adriana N. Osburn, sister Leila J. Hoover of Harrisburg, PA, brothers Hartley J. Smith, Jr., Robert H. Smith (Irene), Charles E. Smith all of Lorain.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Diana Nova (nee Fish) Smith in 1998 and a brother Richard C. Smith.

Friends are invited to call Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in the funeral home at 1:00 with Pastor Bill Dickey, pastor of the New Beginnings Church of God, officiating.

Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain.

CONDOLENCES

From: Joseph F. Conley
Relation: Friend

Howard was a kind hearted individual who I was fortunate to become friends with.

He surpassed the term "being helpful" on many occasions to me and I learned much in my genealogy efforts from him.

I am glad our paths crossed and I will miss his words of wisdom as well as his wit.

God Bless all of you his family with Howard's passing.

Joe, Barb and Maggie Conley

From:        Dave Hollingsworth
Relation:    Co-Worker

Howie was a friend and Boss. He taught those of us that worked with him good life lessons! He carried himself with dignity and honor and wasn't afraid to back an employee even when it even meant bucking management. He was devoted to his lovely wife and family 100 percent and showed us that family comes before everything! His whistling, his laugh, and his stubbornness' is what endeared Howie to all of us! He will be sadly missed!

From: Valorie Smith Long
Relation: Niece

To all family members,
From our family to yours, may our thoughts and prayers be with you at this time. May he watch over and continue to guide us from the heavens above.
Valorie Long, daughter of Richard Smith, deceased.

From: Gary Mingee
Relation: Friend

Dear Alan, Len, Dawne. I was very sorry to hear about your father, I just seen him a while ago. Talk about the old times, hardys, my heart goes out to your family.

From: John Thompson
Relation: Friend

Your entire family has my deepest sympathy for the passing of your beloved family member.

From: Pittsburgh NDC
Relation: Friend

Please accept my deep sympathy for the loss of your father and loved one. May his soul rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Marcy Drop

From: Trent Clark
Relation: Friend

To Chris Smith and the Smith Family,

May God Bless You and comfort you. You are in my prayers.

- Trent Clark
Columbus

From: Vicki L Polaski
Relation: IPS

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

From: Diane Larry
Relation:

My heart goes out to the family for their loss. God be with you during this sad time.

From: Local 304 NPMHU
Relation: U304

Our sincere condolences goe's out to you and your family for the lost of your father. During your bereavement, please take solace in knowing that God Spirit and Ultimate plan for our lives is stronger and more comforting than all our prayers and well wishes. Be encourage, our prayers are with you all!! Daniel Scott/Branch Pres. NPMHU Local 304

From: Kathleen A Patrick
Relation: Friend

Sincerest sympathy and prayers in the loss of your father. Kathleen Patrick, MCSO Columbus, OH

From: Ernest Kelly
Relation: Friend

Deepest sympathy during this time of Bereavement. The Lord will get you and the family thru this difficult time.

Ernest Kelly