Ronald Dimitrie Smith, 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021.
Ron was born in Lindora, PA on May 17, 1940 to the late Sam & Helen Smith. He received his Bachelors in Metallurgical Engineering from Grove City College before moving to the Canton area. He retired from Republic/LTV Steel in 1999 with 38 years of service. Ron was an active and devout member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, where he was a member of the Church Council. He was a member of the Russian Brotherhood Organization. Ron loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his step-father John Arbus, as well as 5 siblings. he is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Linda; his children Diana (Steven) Schaefer, John (Melodie) Smith, & Matthew (Michelle) Smith; step-children Julie (Steven) Safreed, David (Jill) Bresson, & Deanna (Charles) Ward, as well as 4 grandsons, 6 granddaughters, 2 great-grandsons, and 1 great-granddaughter.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 6, from 5-7 pm at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 755 S Cleveland Ave, Mogadore, OH 44260, where a funeral service will follow at 7 pm. A Panikihida will take place on Tuesday, 11:00 am at the church where the family will again receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Ron's memory to St. Nicholas Church. (Anthony Funeral Homes, GREEN CHAPEL, 330.724.1281)
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