Arlene M. Smith

Arlene M. Smith (87) of Attica, died at 2:23 AM, Friday, July 19, 2013 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. She was born March 14, 1926 in Venice Township to the late Clarence D. and Alice M. (Revert) Crum. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Attica High School and a member of the St. John’s United Church of Christ, Baseline/College Hill and a member of the Women’s Guild. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and baking, especially pies.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband: Russell E. Smith Sr. whom she married February 15, 1947. 9 Children: Joseph W. (Joyce) Smith of Bloomville, Russell E. Smith, Jr. of Bloomville, Charles W. (Michelle) Smith of Bloomville, Cheryl A. (Lyle) Biederman of Bucyrus, Arnold E. (Barbara) Smith of Attica, Keith L. (Lisa) Smith of Attica, Barbara L. (Kenneth) Lutz of Attica, Susan A. (Fiancé’ Tim Stanley) Kilgore of South Carolina and David R. Smith of Attica. 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and 4 sisters: Bernadine A. Stout of Willard, Carol M. (Robert) Zeiter of Wellington, Evelyn (Robert) Brown of Sandusky and Betty L. (John) McClester of Erie PA. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter and 3 neices.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the St. John’s United Church of Christ, Baseline with the Pastor Bob Haskins officiating. Friends may call 5-8 P.M. Monday at Lindsey-Foos-Kocher Funeral Service, 295 W. Tiffin Street, Attica. Memorial contributions may be made to the church through the funeral home.