Mary Olive Smithmyer

Mary O. Smithmyer, age 73, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at her home. The daughter of William and Joan, she was born August 7, 1943 in Wellsville, OH. She was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School in 1961. She worked for Acklin Stamping before embarking on a career as a Ophthalmic Assistant for over 40 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed garage sales and musicals. She had a special talent of giving the most unique gifts. She had the most giving spirit and always joyfully gave little gifts of appreciation. Mary loved her family and friends and will be remembered most for her passion for children and the joy she received in taking care of them. She is survived by her siblings, Robert (Nancy) Smithmyer, Sally (David) Jenkins; special caregiver and niece, Debbie Smithmyer; many loving nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law, Thomas (Shirley) Grabowski. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Jane Grabowski, Ann (Charles) Mossing and William (Mary) Smithmyer. Friends may visit the family next Friday, January 27, 2017 from 3-8 PM at Walker Funeral Home 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd) with a Rosary at 7:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday January 28, 2017 at 12:00PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 2649 US Hwy 20 Swanton, OH 43558. Interment will follow at St Marys Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society or Little Sisters of the Poor. The family would like to thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio and all the many caregivers over the years, especially Dr. Guntsch, Heather, Barb, Beth, Kelley and Mickey.