Mark “Smitty” Allen Smith, 61, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home on May 18, 2019. He was born on February 25, 1958 in Fremont, OH the son of the late Robert L. and Doris E. (Mains) Smith. He was a 1976 graduate of Ross High School and attended Vanguard for welding.
Mark worked for many years at Werk Brau in Findlay as a welder. He also worked at Plaza Lanes for several years. He was an avid bowler and Browns Fan. He volunteered at Family Worship Center and was very Active in AA where he was proud to be over four years sober. Mark was always willing to help out others and enjoyed spending time with his children as they grew up. He was also a former coach for the Fremont Ross Bowling Team.
Mark is survived by his children, Brandy (Ryan) Chittester, Rocky River, OH, Jameson Smith, Akron, OH and Britani (Bob) Harless, Kenton, OH; siblings, Michael (Pamela) Smith, Findlay, Charles (Lynn McDonald) Smith of Arizona, Jackie Simon, Fremont and Richard (Joyce) Smith, Findlay; grandchildren, Brianna, Brody, Brennyn, Zach, Barrett and Riley.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation: Thursday May 23, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 p.m.
Burial will take place at Memory Gardens in Arcadia, OH at a later date.
Memorials can be made to Family Worship Center, Fremont, OH.
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Ninette Widman
May 20, 2019 at 7:11 pmTo all the Smith family, for y’all are part of our extended family, my deepest condolences to all of you! May you have peace during this difficult time. Much love, hugs and prayers. Nin
Mark Menhorn
May 21, 2019 at 2:24 pmBrandy and Jameson, I’m sorry for your loss. Take care of each other!
Brandy
May 21, 2019 at 4:32 pmThanks Mark. We always have. 🙂
Gloria Portis
May 22, 2019 at 12:50 amI am so sorry to hear this.. May God Bless you all through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathleen Stierwalt
May 22, 2019 at 10:52 amSORRY to read about Mark’s passing. I worked with Mark at Wagner’s Country Inn as a teenager.
He was a good worker and always HAPPY. willing to pitch in and help. Jackie and family; SO SORRY . Cherish the MEMORIES. Remember Time heals; Just a tincture of THYME. HUGS Kathy n Tom Stierwalt
Antoinette Shilling (Toni)
May 22, 2019 at 12:16 pmSo sorry Jackie for the loss of your brother Mark. I worked with your mom and remember she talked about all her kids. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Minister Richard & Leine Crank
May 23, 2019 at 9:51 pmMARK,
YOU WILL BE MISSED, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN…
WE WILL CONTINUE TO CHEER FOR THE BROWNS, IN YOUR NAME & MEMORY!
MARK, YOU WERE A HALL OF FAME MAN OF GOD!
MiNISTER RICHARD & LEINE CRANK