Toni Smith Obituary
Antoinette "Toni "Smith, 78, of Benwood, WV passed away on March 15, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital unexpectedly.
She was born on November 4, 1947 to the late Joseph Michael and Teresa (Pollock) Kazemka. She is also preceded in death by one daughter Tammy Smith (2024), sibling Albert Kazemka, Toni was a bookkeeper for the Fort Henry Club, Home Pro on 29th Street wheeling, and worked at Carolina Furniture in Martins Ferry.
She was also a member of St. Johns in Benwood. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter Lisa (Alvis) Dillard of S. Carolina, four grandchildren Teresa (Alex) Martins of Denver, CO, Michael Montesion of Colorado, Ashley Thompson of Kentucky, and Whitney Hackworth of North Carolina, four great grandchildren Isbella and Liam Martin, Carson and Cayden Hackworth. Six surviving siblings Joe Kazemka of Benwood, Johnny (Marilyn) Kazemka of Benwood, Katheryn (Nick) Giovengo of Glendale, Stella (Doug) Gracik of Glendale, Karl Kazemka of Benwood, and Mickey (Teri) Kazemka of Benwood. Services are pending at this time. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family. Funeral Mass Wednesday April 9th at 11:30 am at St John in Benwood. Internment at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. John's Catholic Church or Diabetes Research Site https://diabetes.org/
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