Louise M. Smith 's Obituary
Louise M. (Galieti) Smith, 95, of Alliance, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 9:50 am at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City, Michigan.
She was born February 4, 1922, in Alliance, Ohio and graduated from Alliance High School Class of 1939. She was married to Raymond (Bud) Smith on February 2, 1946.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her parents, Margherita and Augusto Galieti (originally from Rome, Italy); as well as her brothers Camillo Galieti and Spartico Galieti of California.
She is survived by her daughter Peggy Bell and her husband James of North Canton, Ohio and her daughter Dianne Mower and her husband David of Traverse City, Michigan; her brother Valerio Galieti and his wife Joyce of Canfield, Ohio; her sisters Helen Connolly of California and Christine Lehigh of Reno, Nevada; grandsons Nick Bell (Amy), Neal Mower (Mia) and Scott Mower (Stacey) and granddaughter Lori Bell; as well as great granddaughters Maisy and Avery Bell; many nephews and nieces and many great nephews and great nieces.
Mrs. Smith worked at Barnes Provision Company and Universal Cooperatives, Inc., retiring in 1978 after 18 years of service. She was an active member of the Ladies of Christopher Columbus in Alliance and served many years as the Secretary of Correspondence.
A memorial service will be held on a future date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
You are invited to view Louise’s tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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