Eugene Allen Smith, age 73, of Newton Falls passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday Dec 21, 2012 at Allan Dell Assisted Living in Newton Falls. He was born on June 13, 1939 in Youngstown, OH the son of the late Oscar Smith and Agnes (McCarthy) Smith. Eugene received his formal education from Youngstown Rayen High School graduating in 1957. He married Alma Jean (Koches) McKinstry on Aug 22, 1986 and they have enjoyed 26 yrs of wonderful marriage together. He has lived in Newton Falls since 1986, but formerly of Austintown, OH. Eugene worked for Republic Steel as a Pipefitter for 20 yrs leaving there in 1981. Then Eugene went to work for K-Mart Distribution in Warren for 16 years retiring in 1997. He was a faithful member of the Newton Falls First Congregational Church where he served as a Deacon. Eugene also served as a Chaplain at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren for 2 years. Eugene was a coach and also an Umpire in Austintown for many years. He was the manager for the Home Savings and Loan Baseball Team. Eugene was a member of the International Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the Western Reserve Coca-Cola Collectors Association. Some of Eugene's interests include: collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, watching the Cleveland Indians, model railroading, & collecting toy fire engines. He also enjoyed participating in parades with his 1961 White Fire Engine. Eugene is preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister Carolyn Evans, and 1 grandson Michael Smith. Memories of Eugene will be carried on by his loving family of: his wife of 26 years Alma Jean Smith of Newton Falls, 1 daughter: Deborah & Donald Anderson Jr. of Boardman, OH, 1 son: David & Tina Smith of Canfield, OH, 1 brother: Garry & Audrey Smith of Boardman, OH, 4 grandchildren and 2 great -grandchildren, step-children David J. McKinstry of Warren, OH, Judy Papic of Anniston, AL, and Roger & Teresa McKinstry of Thompson, OH. Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Wednesday Dec 26, 2012 from 5- 8 pm. Funeral services will be at the First Congregational Church in Newton Falls on Thursday Dec 27, 2012 at 11:00am with Rev. Dr. Eric Bing officiating the service. Eugene will then be laid to rest at Newton Falls Cemetery. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the Newton Falls First Congregational Church 612 West Broad St. Newton Falls, OH 44444 in memory of Eugene. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view this obituary online or to send condolences please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com