Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith Obituary
She was born June 3, 1940, to John and Iva Moore Truby in Bradford, Pa. She graduated from Bradford High School. She was blessed with two children from a previous marriage. She found love again, and married Herman C. Smith, who passed away in December 1985.
In addition to being a homemaker, Catherine also worked as a caseworker for the Lucas County Department of Welfare for more than 10 years.
She is survived by her son, Bill (Paula) Graffius Jr. of Perrysburg; grandchildren William (Jenny) Graffius III of Rossford and Julie (Andrew) Jarrett of Perrysburg; great-grandchildren Billy, Zac, Drew, Colin and Emmitt; and sister, Esther Painter in Pennsylvania.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman; parents; daughter, Jill Graffius; and brother, Jack Truby.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday (April 3, 2026) when she will be laid to rest next to her daughter, Jill, in Troy Township Cemetery, Luckey, OH. Officiating will be the Rev. Tim Philabaum.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.
Those wishing to express a word of encouragement, share a memory or photo may do so at marshfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Smith
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Catherine Smith's name
Memorial Events
for Catherine Smith
People and places connected with Catherine
Recent Obituaries
How to support Catherine's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Catherine Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
