Steven D. Smith

Steven D. Smith obituary

Steven D. Smith

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Steven Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Prentice Funeral Home on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Steven Smith, 65 of Akron passed away on November 16, 2025. He grew up in Kenmore and graduated from Kenmore High School. He then joined the Navy and retired from the Navy in 1995. He loved to golf, watch football and baseball, animals and riding his bike. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys/ Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Cleveland Guardians fan.

Steven is preceded by his parents Thomas and Ruby Smith. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law James and Loucinda Smith.

A memorial service will be held at Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., on Tuesday November 25, 2025, at 7:30. Calling hours will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

25

Visitation

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Prentice Funeral Home

1154 Kenmore Boulevard, Akron, OH 44314

Send Flowers

Nov

25

Memorial service

7:30 p.m.

Prentice Funeral Home

1154 Kenmore Boulevard, Akron, OH 44314

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Prentice Funeral Home

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.