Dr. John O. Smith
Dr. John O. Smith, age 84, died June 17, 2011 at 9:05 a.m. at his home in the care of his loving family and Med Central Hospice.
He was born in Kenton, Ohio, Sept 12, 1926, the son of the late Ruth and John S. Smith. The family moved to Shelby when John was in the fifth grade, and he graduated from Shelby High School in 1944. He joined the Navy and was in training as a Radio Technician in California when the war ended. He graduated from Baldwin Wallace College on June 19, 1949 with a Bachelor of Science Degree – and on the same day, he married his wife of 62 years, Jean Moran of Greenville, Pennsylvania.
He graduated with his Doctorate in Medicine from The Ohio State College of Medicine in 1955. He served a one year rotating internship at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After practicing medicine in Wilmington, Ohio for one year, in 1957, he opened his practice in Shelby, located in an older home he remodeled on Main Street. After the home flooded, he and Dr. John McHugh built and opened the Auburn Medical Building in 1962. He practiced medicine for 40 years, delivering babies, making house calls, serving as Health Commissioner for the City of Shelby and Consulting Physician for the Shelby Public Health League. He also served as the physician for the Air National Guard in Mansfield. He was president of the medical staff and headed numerous medical committees at Shelby Memorial Hospital. Dr. Smith was devoted to his patients and the practice of medicine in Shelby. After closing his office in 1994, he served as the physician for Med Central’s Rapid Response in Mansfield.
Dr. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Shelby. His interests included going to concerts, plays and listening to classical music, especially opera. He also loved to read, play golf and tennis. He seldom missed a Shelby girls home volleyball game or a Shelby basketball game, boys or girls. John was a regular at the Shelby YMCA working out on the treadmill and machines to keep active and enjoyed his daily visits to McDonalds. Most of his spare time was spent looking for things to fix or build. He was an avid carpenter and landscaper, and enjoyed caring for his homes and office. At his former home, he added an entire family room, from the ground up, including a brick fireplace. After moving to his condominium home, he soon became the neighborhood handyman – changing post lights and making house number signs for his neighbors. A special joy was having his family together for holidays and vacations.
He is survived by Jean Smith, his wife of 62 years and his three children: Amy (Larry) Glorioso of Mansfield; Andy (Jill) Smith of Raleigh, NC; Adam Smith of Shelby; 4 granddaughters: Evonne (Steve) Stephenson of Cincinnati; Jacqueline Smith of Cincinnati; Whitney Glorioso of Mansfield; Hayley Glorioso (fiancé Matt Trittschuh) of Mansfield. 3 great grandchildren: Mason Glorioso, Luke Stephenson, and Gemma Stephenson; Nephews and nieces; 2 Sisters: Geraldine Adam of Mansfield and Judy (Boyd) McClaskey of Michigan. He was preceded in death by his brother: Ross Smith, his parents: John and Ruth Smith, brother-in-law: Russell Adam, nephews: Jim Adam and Joseph Adam.
Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Friday, June 24, 2011, at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Shelby conducted by Rev. Thomas Snyder. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be sent to the Shelby YMCA, Marvin Memorial Library or the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra. On-line condolences may be made at penwellturner.com
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Family: John Smith
Name: Amy Albert Brown
Date: 11-06-20
Condolence:
Amy and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your father. Its never easy to loose a parent.
Amy Albert Brown
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Family: John Smith
Name: Paula Yetzer Chope
Date: 11-06-20
Condolence:
I am sorry to hear about Dr. Smith. Up through high school he was my family physician.
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Family: John Smith
Name: Paul & Marian
Date: 11-06-21
Condolence:
With our Love and Prayers
Paul & Marian
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Family: dr.john smith
Name: c. della (stamper) stepp
Condolence:
It broke my heart to hear of the passing of the beloved Dr. Smith. The likes of him will never be in Shelby , ever again. He was our family doctor for as long as I can remember,and served our family well. He made an imprint in my heart that will last a lifetime..May you R.I.P. dear Dr. Smith..My heartfelt condolences to the Smith family. Remembering you in my prayers..Go to your rest and enter heavens gate..You will always be remembered…Della(Stamper)Stepp Family.
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Family: Dr. John Smith
Name: Sherry Winbigler
Date: 11-06-22
Condolence:
Jean, Amy and Family.
You have my very sincere sympathy. John was such a credit to his community and a very nice gentleman.
Sherry Winbigler
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Family: Dr. John Smith
Name: Carol Arnett
Date: 11-06-22
Condolence:
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved Dad. May you find peace and comfort and strength in the many rich memories you share of him. Sincerely, Carol Arnett
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Family: Dr. Smith
Name: Dorinda Wagner RN, BSN
Date: 11-06-22
Condolence:
So Very Sorry for your Great Loss. May God Bless You and Keep you in your time of Need.
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Family: Dr. John Smith
Name: Bobbi Webb
Date: 11-06-22
Condolence:
My deepest sympathy goes to the family. Dr. Smith was my familys doctor for years when was I was growing up. He was such a sweet man. He will be missed
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Family: Dr. John Smith
Name: The Parrigans
Date: 11-06-22
Condolence:
Dear Jean,
So sorry about your husbands passing.
We always loved sitting in the balcony at church with you two.
It was also nice seeing you at the Ymca.
I know Dr. Smith is in a better place now.
Rob, Sue and Jordyn
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Family: Amy and the Smith family
Name: Tim and Cindy Lord
Date: 11-06-22
Condolence:
Amy and Family,
You all are in our deepest prayers and thoughts
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Family: John Smith
Name: Lois Skulski
Date: 11-06-23
Condolence:
I have such fond memories of Dr. Smith. He was my family doctor from the time that I remember, and he delivered my first baby and cared for him also. He was such a kind man worthy of respect and trust and I will never forget him. You are in my prayers as you go through this time of grief.
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Family: John Smith
Name: Irene Mueller Gomez
Date: 11-06-29
Condolence:
Sorry to hear about your father Amy. I always remember him quietly sitting in your family room and the huge Christmas trees you had in there. Even to this day I remember the lighting system you had in there with the hidden lights behind the crown molding. He did nice work