Stephen J. Smith

Stephen J. Smith obituary, Columbus, OH

Stephen J. Smith

Stephen Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Egan-Ryan Funeral Service - Northwest Chapel on Mar. 9, 2023.

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Stephen J. Smith, 71, of Columbus, passed unexpectedly on March 6, 2023. Steve was an avid music lover and performed as a singer and guitarist for the groups, The Band Dark Horse, Saltwater Cowboys and toured with McGuffey Lane. Steve's favorite past time was riding the open road on his Harley. Steve retired from Kroger as a meat cutter in 2000 and enjoyed building lasting relationships with his customers and coworkers. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Jack. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Gucciardo; son, Jonathan Dandino; mother, Ocie Marilyn Smith; sisters, Jackie (Mike) Heiney and Angie (Pat) Jacolenne; brother, Chris (Jenny) Smith. A Funeral Service will be held 11 am Monday, March 13 at Egan-Ryan Northwest Chapel, 4661 Kenny Road.
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March 17, 2023

gene loveall posted to the memorial.

March 12, 2023

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gene loveall

March 17, 2023

WHEN I CAME TO ROSEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE 8TH GRADE I WAS LOST AT LAST PERIOD STUDY HALL STEVE AND STEPH INTRODUCED THERE SELVES AND LIKE TALKED TO ME EVERYDAY MAN I COULDNT WAIT FOR LAST PERIOD WE TALKED ABOUT EVERYTHING I LOVED THE BAND WOULD WATCH THERE WHOLE SHOW AT THE PARK .I ALSO SEEN HIM ON TVFEW TIMES SINGING HE WAS GOOD AND A VERY NICE PERSON ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR YOU I WAS SHOCKED WIN I READ THIS PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY SO SORRY

steve mollica

March 12, 2023

elaine and I are deeply saddened by your loss
steve was one of a kind great friend

KathyO

March 10, 2023

Kathy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, sending you love and hugs. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Kathy and Dan O'Connell

Tom and Jeannine

March 9, 2023

Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Tom and Jeannine Snyder

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