Catherine F. Smith Obituary

The family announces the passing of Catherine F. Smith of Heath, Ohio on September 18, 2026. Catherine was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Catherine will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Catherine by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Catherine is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Catherine’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her daughter Beth A Deering; her grandchildren, Niles, Cayla Deering and Jonathan Lippincott; her great grandchildren, Creighton, Silas, Laeis and Luna Deering; her husband Byron Ward Smith; and her parents, Clyde E Dayton and Sophia A Dayton.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Catherine to Hospice of Central Ohio (https://www.ohioshospice.org).