Barbara E. Smith

Barbara E. Smith, 69, of Tiffin, and formerly of Fremont, passed away, after a four-year battle with cancer, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay. She was born Aug. 30, 1947, in Norwalk, to the late Andy J. and Rita M. (Burkin) Pheiffer. Barb married Eugene Smith Feb. 22, 1964, in Norwalk, and he survives. Barb was a 1965 graduate of Clyde High School. She was employed at Eveready Battery, Fremont, until the plant closed. She was also employed at Whirlpool Corporation, Clyde. Barb loved watching Michigan football and Cleveland Browns with her poodle, Pepper. She enjoyed all animals, playing bingo, bowling and going to casinos. She was a member of Tiffin Eagles. Barb is survived by her husband of 52 years, Eugene E. Smith of Tiffin; daughter, Michelle K. (Rick) Bishop of Fremont; son, Gary E. Smith of Marion; twin sister, Patti (Bob) Mitchel of Sandusky; brother-in-law, Dennis L. Smith of Fremont; and sister-in-law, Kimberly Zaleski of Kent. 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, and Bridge Home Health and Hospice of Findlay. Special thank you to Dr. Daniel M. Dawley. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH, with services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at McGormley Cemetery, Fremont. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Sandusky County. Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com.