Frank Smith, Sr.

Frank Smith Sr., 96, of Massillon, passed away at his home on August 11, 2019. He was born on February 11, 1923 in Lamira, Ohio to the late Frank and Sophia (Tomcykiceweizv) Smith. Frank proudly served our country in the United States Army. He worked at Republic/LTV Steel as a foreman where he retired after 35 years of service. Frank was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Massillon. He was known as being a jack of all trades and enjoyed wood working and gardening. Early in his retirement, Frank loved traveling with his wife Dorothy, mostly out west and often to Canada and Lake Erie where he liked to fish. Frank will be deeply missed by his daughter Sandra & Ben Miller and his son Frank Jr. & Karen Smith; grandchildren Ty Miller, Ryan & Marie Smith, Stephanie & Jeff Jessep, great-grandchildren Wyatt, Scarlett, Chloe, Brody, Jonathan, Hilary, Morgan and Mallory; and great-great-granddaughter Josie. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and his siblings Jeanette Bertha, Wanda Bates, Sophia Kretzinger, Mildred Smith, Anna Myers, Ralph Smith and Mary Lawrence. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 15 from 9-11 a.m. at First Assembly of God. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. and burial will take place at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens where military rites will be rendered. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God, 325 Lake Ave NE; Massillon, Ohio 44646. Paquelet Funeral Home 330-833-3222