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Charles F. Smetana
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He was born Feb. 13, 1944 in Cleveland to the late Charles and Margaret (Bartl) Smetana. After graduating high school, he became a certified electrician, and he worked at the former LTV Steel Mill until his retirement
Charles loved the outdoors, animals & nature, riding around in his Polaris, and music. He was a man of strong faith. He was a member of Tiverton Baptist Church, where he taught Bible Study for a time.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 61 years, Stella (Zawalna) Smetana, whom he married July 4, 1964; three sons, Gordon (Jennifer) Smetana, John Charles Smetana, and Christopher (Laura) Smetana; three grandchildren, Audri (John Corbin) Smetana, Micaihla Longo, and Maylee Longo; a great-grandson, J.J. Corbin; a brother, Alan (Brenda) Smetana; a sister, Cindy (Pete) Wilson; a former daughter-in-law, Michelle Czempinski; and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Mark Czempinski.
Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Fischer Funeral Home in Danville, with Pastor Andrew Wolff officiating. Visitation is from 4:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Entombment will take place at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland. FischerFuneralHome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Tiverton Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 31699 TR 352 Brinkhaven, OH 43006.
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