It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joyce J. Smith of Defiance, Ohio, born in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 11, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Clyde Reithmiller and Mable Reithmiller (Gagagen); and her sons, Lyle E. Smith, Jr. and Loren R. Smith. She is survived by : her husband Lyle E. Smith of Defiance, Ohio; her daughter-in-law Delica Smith of Defiance, Ohio; her grandchildren, Loren Smith, Alistair Smith, Quention Smith and Reyse Smith; her great grandchildren, Lexi Smith and Arie Smith; and her brother George Reithmiller of Smicksburg, Pennsylvania.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sherwood Methodist Church (512 N Harrison St, Sherwood, OH 43556). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 at the Sherwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Sherwood Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home & Crematory