Sherman Joseph Smith

News Death Notice

SMITH, Sherman Joseph age 83, of Hamilton, Ohio died Sunday September 18, 2011 at 5:50 a.m. at his residence. He was born on March 23, 1928 in Rhinebeck, New York the son of Sherman Hoyt and Marie (Schuck) Smith. He attended the New York Schools graduating from Rhinebeck High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Patricia Ann Secor in 1950 and she preceded him in death on March 18, 2007. He was a truck driver being the the owner and operator of his truck for many years and later was a tour bus driver for Lakefront Tour Lines. He was a member of St. Julie Billiart Church, St. Julie Billiart Credit Union and the K of C #968. He is survived by his children Sherman Timothy (Richard) Smith and Lisa Faith (Tom) Schindler; sisters Mary Schwarze and Harriet Martino; brother Patrick Smith; sister-in-law Elsie Lafin. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Susan Marie Smith, brother Michael Smith and brother-in-law Richard Schwarze. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday September 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder Chapel 1302 Millville Ave. Hamilton, Ohio with Fr. Patrick Duffy, officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass at the chapel. Burial in Schultzville Union Cemetery, Schultzville, New York. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati 4310 Cooper Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. Paul R. Young Funeral Home 3950 Pleasant Ave. Hamilton, Ohio serving the family. Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com