She was born Oct 2, 1952 in Somerset KY to James Everett and Cathern (Ard) Van Hoosier. She married Thomas John Smith, Dec. 18, 1971 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Sycamore and he survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Cory Mitchell Smith of Tiffin, Matthew Thomas Smith of Delaware; a daughter, Julie Renee Fawcett of Tiffin; five grandchildren, Nicholas Smith, Jenna Fawcett, Jorie Fawcett, Colin Smith and Evan Smith; a brother, Dennis Van Hoosier of Bucyrus; three sisters, Alice Valentine of Sycamore, Joyce Seitz of Fremont, Linda Moyer of Tiffin; many cousins, friends and fellow workers in the nursing profession, and her dog Otis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother James Van Hoosier.
Evelyn was a 1970 graduate of Mohawk High School and North Central Tech in Mansfield. She currently worked for E.C.I. She had been a homemaker and an LPN at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.
Visitation with family and friends will be 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory 214 S. Monroe Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (419) 447-3113.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 officiated by Rev. Charles McGlone at the funeral home. Burial will follow immediately after in Rock Creek Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Seneca County Opportunity Center or to Autumnwood Auxiliary in care of the funeral home.
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