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Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home
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Norwalk, OH 44857
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Steven J. Smith, 48, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio.

He was born August 23, 1966 in Sandusky, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.

Steve graduated from Monroeville High School in 1984. He was a member of Laborers Union Local #758 of Lorain, Ohio where he had worked with Underground Utilities, of Monroeville, Ohio, and Mark Schaffer of Norwalk, Ohio. Steve enjoyed working when he wasn't working, cutting wood, helping friends, neighbors, and others in need, and mushroom hunting.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Dianna M. (Meggitt) Smith of Berlin Heights, Ohio, by his sons, Tyler Smith of Sandusky, Ohio, and Bradley Smith of Athens, Ohio, by his step sons, Justin (Tatiana) Crank of Huron, Ohio, and Travis Chapman of Sandusky, Ohio, by 3 grandchildren, and by his mother, Helen (Manlet) Smith of Norwalk, Ohio. Steve is also survived by his siblings, Annette M. (Don) Schaffer of Monroeville, Ohio, Tamara (Loren) Grant of Milan, Ohio, Kevin J. (Missy) Smith of Milan, Ohio, Debbie (John) Anderson of Norwalk, Ohio, and Sean M. (Jennifer) Smith of Columbus, Ohio, and by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leon W. Smith in 2012. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the friends and family who had a benefit for Steve in June, and also to the Eagle Riders for the breakfast benefit.

There will be no calling hours. A celebrations of Steve's life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in The Chapel - South Campus, 156 South Norwalk Road, Norwalk, Ohio. Pastor Eric Lapata will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio.

Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made by going to www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com.