Gerald J. Smith

Gerald J. Smith, 84, of Kirtland passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017.

His life was celebrated with his family, and with respect to his wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.

Born December 30, 1932 in Willoughby, he was a lifelong Lake County resident.

He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors are his wife of 61 years, Jo Ann (Kocis) Smith; sons, Jerry (Debby) Smith and Keith (Sandy) Smith; grandchildren, Carisa Smith, Meggan (Larry) Maniche, Jacob Smith (fiancé, Kelsey Slavik), Amanda (Adam) Kostelnik, John (Sarah) Smith and Andrea Abdel-Ghani; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Anthony, Ava, Alexandra, Hassan and Abdullah and brother, Jake (Bonnie) Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Mary (Jusko) Smith and sister, Joyce Henes.