With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Howard L Smith of Navarre, Ohio, born in Massillon, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 17, 2024 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Leon Smith and Thelma Smith; his wife Betty Jane Smith; and his siblings, Jim Smith, Harold Smith, Ed Smith and Judy Johr.

He is survived by : his sons, Larry Smith (Jeanette), Howard Jr. Smith (Lori) and Allen Smith (Pam); his grandchildren, Christopher Smith, Ashley Conley, Jeremy Smith, Brian Smith, Kevin Smith, Daniel Smith, Greg Smith, Shannon Smith, Makayla Smith, Jason Keith, Mitch Smith and Missy Smith; and his siblings, Carolyn Albracht, Linda Reamer, Bobby Smith, Elaine Ohm and Shirley Griffith. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home (1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Newmans Creek Cemetery (14411 Orrville St NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Paquelet Funeral Home