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Joan M. Smith

1922 - 2020

Joan Smith Obituary

Smith, Joan M.
1922 - 2020
Joan McSavaney Smith, age 98, of Carmel, IN, formerly of Worthington and Dublin, OH, died peacefully on October 4, 2020 in Carmel, IN. Joan was a life-long educator teaching in Fairborn, Beavercreek and Groveport, OH before teaching at The Ohio State University, Miami University, Wright State University and the University of Dayton. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church. Please visit www.tiddfuneralhomes.com to read the complete obituary, view service times and to send condolences to her family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 7 to Oct. 14, 2020.

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