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Lynda A. Smith

Lynda A. Smith, 82, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 2, 2022, at her home.

She was born June 13, 1940, in Sacramento, California, to Benjamin and Iris (Sorensen) Samson. On Aug. 19, 1975, she married Gary Smith.

Survivors include her husband, Gary Smith of Tiffin; sons, Ron (Tami) Smith of Summerville, South Carolina, and Berlin "J.R." (Angie) King of Tiffin; daughter, Kim Birch of Tiffin; brother, Tim Price of Ashtabula; sister, Marty Price of Jefferson, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Garrett Ostrander and Benjamin Ostrander; and infant brother, Larry Samson.

Lynda graduated in 1958 from Sacramento High School and in 1985 from Tiffin University with an associate degree in Business Management. She was a foster parent to many, cashier at Wal-Mart for over six years, and member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where she was an usher and enjoyed Bible Study. Lynda was a Notre Dame fan and enjoyed crocheting.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Matthew Rader officiating. A rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice Care or St. Mary Catholic Church.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Aug. 4, 2022.

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