Dorothy Smith Obituary

Dorothy M. Smith

Apr 4, 1930 - Dec 10, 2023

Castalia

Dorothy M. Smith, 93, of Castalia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

She was born April 4, 1930, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Theodore and Nellie (Wood) Beighley. She moved to Castalia in 1957, where she remained until residing at The Willows at Bellevue in 2022. She was a member of Congregational U.C.C., Castalia. Dorothy enjoyed her many activities, including singing in the choir for many years. She held numerous responsibilities within the church.

Her greatest joy was her family and attending every event that her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were involved in. She was an avid bowler early on and loved working in her yard. Dorothy enjoyed traveling with her sister, Delores, once visiting her mother's hometown and many relatives in England. Dorothy worked at Erie, Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge, Ohio Edison, and Gildemeister Motors as a bookkeeper, continuing to work until the age of 82.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Thomas (Sandy) Kennedy of Castalia; daughter in-law, Jewel Kennedy of North Carolina; grandchildren, Darlene (Tim) Crouse of Florida, Andrew (Jamie) Kennedy of Castalia, and Courtney (Bob) Fitzgerald of Castalia; great-grandchildren, Austin Hickey, Tallen, Carson, Kiersen, and Max Kennedy, and Kennedy, Cassidy, and Clare Fitzgerald; stepchildren, Shelley (Max) Jarrett and Marshall (Patty) Smith and their families; stepgreat-grandchildren, Macy (Tyler) Tucker and Miah Laser; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Smith; parents, Theodore and Nellie (Wood) Beighley; son, Timothy Kennedy; grandson, James Kennedy; sister and brother-in-law, Delores and Mike Elchison; and a brother in infancy.

Visitation for friends will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, until the time of Dorothy's services at 12 p.m. at Congregation U.C.C., 205 Main St., Castalia. Pastor John Paputza will officiate.

Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to thank the kind, caring staff at The Willows at Bellevue for their exceptional care our mother received. Also, Stein Hospice for the compassionate end of life care they've shown.

Memorials may be made to Congregational U.C.C., Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or Margaretta Township Fire Department, 113 South Ave., Castalia.

Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com.