Elizabeth Jeanne Hoefler

Elizabeth “Jeanne” (Smith) Hoefler went to be with the angels on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, after complications from pneumonia and diabetes. She was born in Youngstown on May 20, 1942, to Bob and Betty Smith.
Jeanne and Norm married on June 24, 1961, after both graduated from Jackson-Milton High School. Making their home in North Jackson, Jeanne was active while raising her three children, working at accounting and cake decorating until she began working at Bank One (later Chase Bank) from 1980-2007. She was a long-time member of the Ohio Child Conservation League, maintaining those friendships for decades. After retirement and moving to Austintown, she enjoyed gardening, baking, spending time with her family and crafting. She created many beautiful and personal gifts of afghans and canvas-stitched tissue box holders.
She is predeceased by her daughter Deborah (Hoefler) Soccorsy and her parents Bob and Betty Smith. She leaves her husband Norm, to whom she was married for over 60 years, son Jeff (Joyce) Hoefler, daughter Cheryl (Clay) Leonard and three grandchildren, Curt and Claire Leonard and Billy Soccorsy, as well as her siblings Judy (Denny) Keslar, Bobby Smith, Jan (Butch) Urichich, and Joe (Janet) Smith. She also leaves 11 nieces and nephews and over 20 great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Lane Funeral Homes in Austintown on Tuesday October 12, 2021, from 1:00-3:00 PM with services to follow at 3:00 PM.