Naomi L. Smeltzer 1935-2025

She was born Oct. 16, 1935, in Thornton, W.Va., the daughter of Henry Sankey Sharps and Nora May Larew Sharps.

Dolly graduated from high school in Newburg, W.Va. and was an exquisite homemaker, providing a caring and comfortable shelter for her cherished family. She was known as “The Cookie Lady” for her baking, and when not baking, she poured her home-nurturing talents into gardening, crafts, puzzles and board games, especially “Pollyanna.” She relaxed while watching TV game shows.

Precious memories of Dolly live on with four children, Janet Haviland of Canton, Robert H. Smeltzer (Jeannette) of Summersville, South Carolina, Darlene Naples of Warren and Gary Smeltzer, also of Warren; 12 grandchildren, Lee Bonser, Lynne Graber (Russell), Megan Haviland, Tiffany DeRenzis (Andrew), Timothy Naples (Lindsay), Jedediah Naples, Jeffrey Naples, Kristen Smeltzer, Cody Smeltzer, Amber Lyon (Benjamin), Derek Smeltzer and Kaitlyn Smeltzer; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her beloved husband of 56 years, Jack Lee Smeltzer, whom she married May 5, 1956, and who passed July 13, 2012; her son, Kenneth Smeltzer; one great-grandchild; three sons-in-law; five sisters; and nine brothers.

Calling hours will be 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, where services will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday. All who knew and loved Dolly are welcome to attend and celebrate her incredible life.

Interment will take place privately in Crown Hill Burial Park.

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, at www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

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