Constance "Connie" J. (Kieffer) Smith

Constance J. Smith, 89 of Navarre, passed away on May 22, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1934, in Navarre, Ohio to the late Stephen and Gladys (Deldome) Cincinat.

Connie was employed with Fairless Local Schools as a bus driver where she retired after 30+ years of service and was a member of the bus driver’s union.

She was also a lifelong member of St. Clement Catholic Church where she was a member of their quilting group, as well as a member of the Holy Rosary Society.

Connie enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, travelling and antiquing. One of her greatest loves was her dogs, which were all part of the Irish Setter’s breed.

Above all, Connie was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her children, Michael (Darlene) Kieffer, Mary Jo (Denny) McKenzie, Joseph Kieffer and Jeffrey (Faye) Smith; Grandchildren, Seth (Ashley) McKenzie, Kimberly Kieffer, Joseph (Caitlin) Kieffer, Nathan Frey, Rachel Frey, Sarah Smith, and Jackie (Jorge) Moyano; her sister, Nancy Palcko; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and other extended family.

In addition to her parents, Connie was preceded in death by her former husbands, Donald Kieffer and Victor Smith, and infant daughter, Jennifer Kieffer.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 26th from 6-8 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, 216 Wooster St NE, Navarre, OH 44662.

Burial will follow at St. Clement Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association – Greater East Ohio Chapter - 408 9th St SW Suite 3400, Canton, OH 44707 or to Absolute Hospice, 7171 Keck Park Cir NW, North Canton, OH 44720.