Stephen K. Smith, 78, of Howland, died at  home Saturday, May 27, 2017.  He was born January 20, 1939 in Warren, the son of Victor and Mary (Tombar) Smith, and had lived in the area all  his life.

A member of St. James Catholic Church (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish), Steve was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a firefighter for the city of Warren for 27 years before retiring. An avid fisherman, he was a charter captain on Lake Erie and belonged to several fishing groups.  He also enjoyed fixing televisions and spending time with his family.

Surviving are a daughter, Deborah Burns of Boardman; two sons: Eric (Lori) Smith of Fowler and Christopher (Hope) Smith of Warren; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, including his special great-grandson, Michael Stephen Keeley; a brother, Ed Smith of Warren; and a cousin, Steve Tombar of Warren.  Preceding him in death are his wife, Margaret Ann (Sipusic) Smith, whom he married February 27, 1960 and who died March 20, 2017; a son, Stephen Smith; and a brother, John Smith.

Friends may call 2:00 to 4:00 pm Friday, June 2, 2017 at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, with cremation to follow, per his wishes.

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