Juanita Mae Smith, age 81 of Paris Twp, OH passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday Jan. 10, 2020 at her residence surrounded by all of her loving family. She was born on July 22, 1938 in Akron, OH the daughter of the late Franklin William Bruce and Margery Clarabelle (Allen) Bruce. Juanita married the love of her life, Dempsey V. Smith on Aug. 10, 1979 and they have enjoyed 40 years of marriage together. She has lived in Paris Twp since 1983 formerly of Stow, OH. Juanita worked as a Ward Secretary at Akron General Hospital for 8 years retiring in 1984. She attended the Wayland Community Church in Wayland OH for many years, and loved doing ceramics, sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers: Frank, Jim, and Don Bruce

She is survived by: her husband: Dempsey V. Smith of Paris Twp, 3 daughters: Pamela & James Duncan of Brecksville, OH, Cheryll & Ralph Hyde of Ravenna, Laurie Corney of Sharon, PA, 1 step daughter: Margaret & Richard Ledinski of Wolforth, TX, 1 step son: Brian Smith of Akron, OH, 3 sisters: Phyllis & Harry Stewart of Suffield, OH, Lillian Capparelli of Ravenna, Judith Bruce of Fairlawn, OH, 1 brother: Delvin & Sandy Bruce of Canal Fulton, OH, and 1 granddaughter: Elizabeth Duncan.

Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Monday Jan. 13, 2020 from 11:00am -12:00pm. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12:00pm with Past Ron Simms officiating. She will be laid to rest at Hawley Cemetery in Paris Twp, OH.

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 Juanita's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Monday, January 13, 2020 12:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444