Barbara E. Smith, 69, of Tiffin, OH and formerly of Fremont, OH passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on October 15, 2016 at Bridge Hospice in Findlay, OH. She was born on August 30, 1947 in Norwalk, OH to the late Andy J. and Rita M. (Burkin) Pheiffer. She was a 1965 graduate of Clyde High School.
Barb married Eugene Smith on February 22, 1964 in Norwalk, OH and he survives. She was employed at Eveready Battery in Fremont until the plant closed. She was also employed at Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde.
Barb loved watching Michigan football and the Cleveland Browns with her poodle, Pepper. She enjoyed all animals, playing bingo, bowling and going to casinos. She was a member of the Tiffin Eagles.
Barb is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Eugene E. Smith, Tiffin; daughter, Michelle K. (Rick) Bishop, Fremont; son, Gary E. Smith, Marion, OH; twin sister, Patti (Bob) Mitchel, Sandusky; brother-in-law, Dennis L. Smith, Fremont and sister-in-law, Kimberly Zaleski, Kent, OH.
The family would like to thank the University of Toledo Medical Center, Doctors Roland T Skeel and Krishna Reedy and their staff. Barb looked forward to her treatments with you. The family also thanks Community Hospice of Tiffin, Oh and Bridge Home Health and Hospice of Findlay, OH. Special thank you to Dr. Daniel M. Dawley.
Visitation: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 9 to 11:00 a.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH with services beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will take place at McGormley Cemetery, Fremont
Memorials can be made to Humane Society of Sandusky County.
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