Claribel Smith

Claribel Smith, 83 of Fremont died on Friday, October 31, 2008 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born on March 31, 1925 in Sandusky Twp to the now deceased Robert F. & Pearl (Kiser) Smith. Claribel graduated from Ross High School in 1943 and began working for Arrow Cutlery, Quikut, then retiring in 1984 from Infant Items. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. Claribel was a member of Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are siblings; Margaret Smith of Fremont ,Vernell Smith of Lindsey and a step-sister; Eileen (Karl) Rogers of Lindsey. She is also survived by step-nieces; Sharon Neifer and Karen (Stephen) Oberst all of Lindsey. Claribel also has close family members that survive her; Lorilee Gilbert of Fremont and she was a special aunt to Jennifer (Mark) Long, Jordan & Kirsten Long all of Findlay, Eric Gilbert of Fort Stewart, GA and Morgan Gilbert of Zanesville. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Lindsey Cemetery at 11:00 AM with Pastor Denise Turpin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice. Arrangements were entrusted with the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont.