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Obituary for Howard Reese Smith

HOWARD REESE SMITH RAVENNA – Howard Reese Smith, 75, passed away peacefully into eternal life on Dec. 8, 2013, at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna of natural causes. He was born on Aug. 18, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of the late, Harry Lester and Susan (Jones) Smith. Howard married the love of his life, Barbara Claire Pierce, on Aug. 29, 1959, and they enjoyed 54 blessed years of marriage together. Howard worked as an auto worker for General Motors for many years. He was a member of the U.S. Army and the National Guard. Memories of Howard will be carried on by his loving family, his wife, Barbara of Diamond; his daughter, Pamela Bondy of Lordstown; his son, Greg Smith of Newton Falls; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Per Howard’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad St. in Newton Falls. Family and friends may visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com to view this obituary online or to send condolences to the family