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Charles R. "Robbie" Smith

9/7/1951 - 10/9/2025

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Obituary For Charles R. "Robbie" Smith

Charles R. “Robbie” Smith, 74, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was born in Steubenville on September 7, 1951 a son of the late Lester & Pauline Blaner Smith. He was an Army veteran and retired from Argo Sales after 40+years of service.

Robbie enjoyed flying and had his pilots license in his younger years. He was an avid sports fan, he rooted for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Ohio State Buckeyes, but was especially a die hard Steelers fan and had been a season ticket holder since the late 1970’s. Robbie also loved to run, collect firearms, target shoot and go boating with friends, although his best friend was his black Labrador Retreiver, Isabella #2. They were inseperable and she was by his side until the very end.

Robbie is survived by his children Laurianne Smith and Robert S. (Samantha Jo Cook) Smith; grandchildren Aubrey Marie Smith, Jaxson Basil & Lincoln Beatty; siblings Gary L. (Mary Lucille) Smith, Leiann (Lee) Pownall & Kathy (Kenneth) Smith; caregiver Mary Jane Tottka; and former wife Melinda Kerr- Humphreys.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. with Rev. Michael Gossett presiding. Burial at Mt. Calvary.

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  • 12/05/2025

    Sara Malcolm

    To the Smith family: Sympathy to eveyone....will always remember the kindness of Robbie., a friend who we will always remember. Rob and Sara Malcolm

  • 10/15/2025

    Cynthia Mamula

    I remember Robbie and his sweet pup when he was out boating on the Ohio river, with Pat, Nikki, Larry and Tim. God Bless

  • 10/15/2025

    Dominick Olivito

    Another sad goodbye. My sincere condolences to Robbie's family. He was a polite and nice person. Dominick Olivito

  • 10/14/2025

    David Reece

  • 10/14/2025

    Jeannie Woodward

    Sorry to hear of Robbie's passing. Robbie & I went to grade school together and after all these years he recently sent me a friend request. I still have pictures of our Wintersville Elementary class and easy to pick him out. My sympathies to his family.

  • 10/14/2025

    Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum

    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Charles R. Smith, give you peace, comfort and strength... Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten... My thoughts and prayers to the family of .... US Army Veteran, Charles R. Smith, is "A True American Hero" God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

  • 10/13/2025

    Marilyn Snyder Ford

    Dear Leeann and family, deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Robbie.

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