Portia Smith-Mayle Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Portia Smith-Mayle (Lorain, Ohio) is shared. Portia, born on August 6, 1948 in Grindstone, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 30, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Portia Smith-Mayle to pay them a last tribute.
Portia 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 Portia by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Portia is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Portia’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Sr. Smith and Anna Smith; her brother Raymond Smith Jr.; and her grandson Derrick Smith. She is survived by: her children, Jerry Chisholm (Francesca) of Lorain, Lisha Chisholm of Lorain, Ericka Smith of Lorain and DeJuan Jones of Lorain; her sister-in-law Donna Smith; and her friends, Rene, Patty JoAnn and Elenor. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Brown-Robinson Funeral Home & Celebration Center (6075 Middle Ridge Rd, Lorain, OH 44053). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
