Marian M. Smith 1933-2025

She was born March 27, 1933, in Warren, the daughter of Gay and Helen Bishop.

Marian was a graduate of Braceville High School. Soon after graduation, she met James O. Smith, the love of her life, on a blind date. They were married when James came home on leave from the Navy, and the couple recently celebrated 73 blessed years of marriage.

She was a longtime member of Champion Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deaconess and a member of Ladies Aide.

Marian is survived by her loving husband, James O. Smith; a daughter, Bonnie Wellendorf (Ken) of Brookfield; two sons, James J. Smith (Wendy) and Kevin Smith (Kim Zerefos), both of Champion; a sister, Bertha Wagner of Newton Falls; a brother, Lee Bishop (Shirley) of Southington; her grandchildren, Kenny, Kevin (Julie) and Justin (Autumn) Wellendorf, Sarah Aughenbaugh (Mike), Michael, Brandon, Jeffrey, Alyssa, Jenna, Mackenzie and Trenton Smith; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan Robert Smith; a brother, Ray Bishop; and a sister, Shirley Wheeler.

Calling hours are 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, at Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483, where services will begin at noon Tuesday. All who knew and loved Marian are welcome to attend and celebrate her magnificent life.

Interment will follow in Champion Township Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

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