Laura Smith Obituary

Laura Mae Smith

Jul 16, 1957 - Jan 6, 2026

Findlay

Laura Mae Smith, 68, passed away peacefully after a brief illnessTuesday, January 6, 2026. A long-time resident of Toledo, Laura grew up in Norwalk. She attended St. Mary Elementary and St. Paul High School, where she graduated as salutatorian of the class of 1975.

She will be especially remembered for her strong Catholic faith and for praying the rosary for those in need. Laura was a music lover and a gifted artist, creating beautiful sketches andprize-winningceramics. She was also an avid Cleveland Browns fan and adored her cats, having rescued several over the years.

Besides her longtime life partner, MichaelRomanczyk, Laura is survived by five siblings, Linda Bash (Jeff) of Findlay, Matt Smith (Angie) of Westerville, AmyHeflinger(Craig) of Findlay, Mark Smith (Kirsten) of Westerville and Chrissy Thomas (Jeff) of Cincinnati.Laura was a beloved aunt to 17 nieces and nephews and a great-aunt to 24. She loved her family and enjoyed family gatherings. She will be deeply missed by all, particularly for her storytelling, quick wit, laughter, and recollection of special family memories.

Visitation for family and friends will begin at 10 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. January 22, 2026, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk. Laura's final resting place will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Monroeville, next to her cherished parents, Gordon and Bonnie (Landoll) Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society(www.livestrong.org,P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741)or Toledo Humane Society (www.toledohumane.org,827 Illinois Ave., Maumee, OH 43537).

Online condolences or memories may be left for family atwww.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com