Dorothy I. Smith

DOROTHY I. SMITH North Jackson---Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Saturday at the First Federated Church for Mrs. Dorothy I. Smith age 87 who passed away Monday evening at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born May 7, 1914 in Alliance the daughter of William and Mary (Lupher) Gusbeth. Dorothy was a member of the First Federated Church of North Jackson where she was a Sunday school teacher for 50 years. and a member of the Kings Daughters Class. She was also a member of Niles Ida McKinley Chapter 229 O.E.S., North Jackson Keen Agers, Mahoning Valley Air Stream Club, R.S.V.P. (retired senior volunteer), charter member of the North Eastern Ohio Forestry Assoc., American Forestry Assoc., American Legion Post 737 Aux., V.F.W. Aux 9571 of Ellsworth, 8 et 40 –Mahoning Co. 336, North Jackson Farm Bureau Council, and North Jackson Friends of the Library. She was a former member of North Jackson Garden Club and a former board member of the Greater Youngstown Garden Forum. She was a graduate of North Jackson High School. Dorothy and her husband Harold were Ohio Tree Farmers of the year in 1974 and 1985.Dorothy is survived by her husband Harold whom she married June 22, 1935, her daughter Nancy Kimpton of North Jackson and her son Larry L. Smith of San Cruz Ca. and 4 grandchildren, Cheryl East, Lance Smith, Christine Spalding and Lynn Wood. And 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother William Gusbeth. Friends may call Friday 5-7PM at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. The family requests material tributes take the form of donations to the church memorial fund or Hospice of the Valley. Family and friends may view obituaries and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com