In Memory Of
Jeanette Marie Smella
1948
2023
Jeanette Marie Smella
December 23, 1948 — September 7, 2023
Jeanette "Jean" M. Smella, age 74, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on September 7, 2023, at The Toledo Hospital. Jean was born December 23, 1948 in Toledo.
Jean graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School. She continued her education at The University of Toledo, where she received an Associated Degree in Social Work.
A woman of faith, Jean was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, but most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jeans love and smile will forever be missed. This isn't goodbye, but we will see you again!
Those left to forever cherish her memory are her three loving children, Joanie (Richie) Marsh, Martin (Christine) Smella, Steven (Samantha) Smella; six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kim, Nick, Kyle, Tyler, and Ethan; two great grandchildren, Mitchell and Serenity.
Jean was preceded in death by her mother, Tomasa Mejia; and four aunts, Laura, Susie, Patricia, and Janey.
Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 10:00 am until the time of her funeral service at 12:00 pm. Following the funeral, Jean will be laid to rest at Lake Township Cemetery.
To share a memory of Jeanette or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Jean graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School. She continued her education at The University of Toledo, where she received an Associated Degree in Social Work.
A woman of faith, Jean was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, but most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jeans love and smile will forever be missed. This isn't goodbye, but we will see you again!
Those left to forever cherish her memory are her three loving children, Joanie (Richie) Marsh, Martin (Christine) Smella, Steven (Samantha) Smella; six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kim, Nick, Kyle, Tyler, and Ethan; two great grandchildren, Mitchell and Serenity.
Jean was preceded in death by her mother, Tomasa Mejia; and four aunts, Laura, Susie, Patricia, and Janey.
Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 10:00 am until the time of her funeral service at 12:00 pm. Following the funeral, Jean will be laid to rest at Lake Township Cemetery.
To share a memory of Jeanette or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jeanette Marie Smella, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
Service
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
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