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Robert E. Smith

Passed 2/6/2014

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Obituary For Robert E. Smith

Robert E. Smith, age 84, of Wintersville, Ohio died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Trinity Medical Center West.  He was born August 27, 1929 in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of the late George M. and Ethel Mae Daily Smith, Jr.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Marlene J. Beekman.Robert retired as a general foreman of the utilities steam department from the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Co., Steubenville-Mingo Plant.  He attended Starkdale Presbyterian Church and held membership in Pilgrim Masonic Lodge #691, where he would have received his 50 year pin this September and was a 1947 graduate of Steubenville High School.He is survived by his wife Virginia Bougher Smith whom he married on May 2, 1950 and their children Debbrah (Bob) Zenz of Hiram, OH, Barbara (Jack) Zenz of Willoughby, OH, and Lee Ann (Don) VanCuren of Portage, IN; eight grandchildren Molly (Marcus) Smith, Emily (Michael) DeCaro, Katie, Sarah and Gretchen Zenz, Jack (Nadia) Zenz, Josh (Litany) Zenz and Scott Zenz and five great grandchildren Savannah and Zac Smith, Alissa and Gianna DeCaro and Arianna Zenz; and his  close first cousins Jack and Dave Daily.Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Monday 10 a.m., with Rev. Paul Danielson officiating. Entombment at Fort Steuben.  Memorials may be directed to the Martha Manor, 408 N. 5th Street, Steubenville, OH 43952. 

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  • 09/03/2024

    David Whitfield

    My heart felt condolences. I am truly sorry for your loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bob and Kathy Hostutler & Family

    Dear Barb, Jack and Family...We hope that the love and support from all those around you help ease the pain of the loss of your wonderful father and grandfather. Please know that we will continue to pray for your strength in the weeks and months to come. Love, Bob, Kathy, Julianne, Justin & Lisa

  • 09/03/2024

    Lorraine (Elliott) Schmied

    LeeAnn and Family, So sorry to hear the news about your dad. It's always sad news to hear someone in our neighborhood has passed away. Also, when that someone is one of my chldhood friend's dad. Prayers go out to the Smith family. Love, Lorraine

  • 09/03/2024

    Rich - Mary Ann Van Curen

    Lee and family, we were so sorry to hear of you dad's passing. When Don and I last spoke the update sounded pretty good. As we all know, God has many mysterious ways and the good news is your dad is in a better place no matter the pain you are currently feeling. Love,

  • 09/03/2024

    Jimmy & Jeannie George

    We are both a little under the weather but our prayers and thoughts are with you. It was an honor to have the Smiths as next door neighbors through childhood all the way to our senior years. We will truly miss Bob. Deepest Sympathy The Georges

  • 09/03/2024

    Ken & Michele Lekse

    We were so sorry to hear about your dad. Please accept our deepest condolences to you & your family. Love to you both.

  • 09/03/2024

    Walt and Lauri Sefick

    Our deepest sympathy to the Smith family on the passing of their dear Robert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  • 09/03/2024

    George Daily

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all. I wish I could be there to express them in person,but please know that I am thinking of you. We have lost a good man.

  • 09/03/2024

    Terri Eubanks

    Our deepest sympathies to the family of Robert. Especially Barb, Jack and their family. We have heard so many great stories of Grandpa Smith. God bless each of you.

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