Mary Louise Smith

Mary Louise Smith obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Mary Louise Smith

Mary Smith Obituary

Visit the Hodapp Funeral Home - Carthage website to view the full obituary.

Mary Louise Smith (Kroger), beloved wife of the late Charles Edward Smith for 73 years. Loving mother of Jacky (David) Jones and Christina Vail. Caring grandmother of Jason (Amanda) Earhart, Brian Jones, Amanda (Alex) Rosen and Emily (Michael) Cain. Great Grandmother of Charles Earhart, Mia Jones, Ezra Rosen, Penelope Rosen, Vivian Rosen and River Rosen. Passed away July 9, 2025, at the age of 91. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

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Hodapp Funeral Home - Carthage

7401 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216

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