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Donald Smith Obituary

SMITH Donald J. Smith, age 84, Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at his residence. Graduate of St. Charles Preparatory School 1938 and The Ohio State University School of Journalism 1947. Veteran WWII, U.S. Army, 1st Lt. Former Editor of the Catholic Times, News Director of WBNS Radio and Public Relations Director of Mt. Carmel Hospitals. Lifelong member of St. Catharine Parish and former member of the Men's Glee Club, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Lector and Eucharistic Minister. Former member of the Board of Directors at St. Ann's Hospital and St. Vincent's Orphanage. Former member of the American Legion Scioto Post #604 and volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Preceded in death by first wife Peggy Smith and son-in-law Philip H. Soule and many other blessed family members. Survived by wife, Katy Eberle Smith; children, Maureen Soule, Dennis Smith, Trisha Smith, Teresa (Walter) Teeters, Kevin (Ginny) Smith, Brian (Anne) Smith, Karen (Dave) Lawler and John (Vicki) Eberle; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many loving family members. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Rosary Monday 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 a.m. at St. Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Rd. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute in his memory to St. Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Rd., Columbus, OH 43209 or Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH 43222. Visit www.egan-ryan.com for condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 13 to Apr. 17, 2006.

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Robert M Kraus Sr

April 18, 2006

TO the Family of Don Smith



I have true sympathy for you. May Don rest in peace.



Don was my bunk (cubicle) partner in the dorm at St Charles. We lived together for three years; I knew him well.



Sincerely

Frank and Peggy Iannarino

April 17, 2006

To everyone in the Smith Family,



I want all of you to know how sorry Peggy and I are that we could not come and visit with all of you at the funeral home or pray with you at Saint Catharine's.



We are in Denver for a Deacon Director's Conference and, unfortunately, I couldn't get out of it. I was so glad I spoke with Kevin and I was honored that he asked me to serve as the deacon for the Mass.



Peggy and I have so many great memories of your dad and I know that he now rests in peace with our Risen Lord.



God Bless you all! We will now pray to and for your Dad (as well as your Mom) --- we know they will pray for all of us, too.

Ted and Jane Hinterschied

April 17, 2006

Katie....Ted and I were so sorry to hear that Don had passed away. Our sincere sympathy to you and your

family in your loss. He was a dear man who accomplished much in his lifetime!

Larry and Phyllis Hoffmann

April 15, 2006

You have our prayers and sympathy at this time.

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

April 15, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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