Carol A. Smith Obituary
In loving memory of Carol A. Smith of Sandusky, Ohio, who departed this world on January 10, 2026 at the age of 87. Carol leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John "Johnny" Carmen and Angela "Angie" Marie Barone (Rudo); her husband Richard A. "Dick" Smith; her son Christopher P. "Chris" Smith; her son-in-law Tim Ahner; and her siblings, Grace Brammer and Joseph Barone.
She is survived by: her children, Angela Kurtz (Dan) of Sandusky, Rosalyn Ahner of Sandusky, Scot Smith (Jodie) of Kelleys Island and Rick Smith (Melissa) of Cicero, Indiana; her daughter-in-law Christine Smith (Dahs); her grandchildren, Carol Whidden (Clay), Gina Kurtz, Brian Kurtz, Daniel Ahner, Michael Ahner (Samantha), Janie Ahner, David Ahner, Anne Smith, Carmen Banjoko (Gbenga), Nick, Katie, Liz Smith, Hannah Gundlach (Matt), Samantha and Jacob Smith; her great grandchildren, Aryanna, Tim, Isabell, William, Jack, Wes, Cecelia, Caleb, Evelyn and Odin; and her sister Donna Kelley (T. K.). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or to UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, 210 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH 44106.
