Ellen Rae Smith

ellen smith

August 11, 1946 ~ April 26, 2019

Ellen Rae Smith, age 72, of Perry, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at the David Simpson Hospice House. She was born August 11, 1946, in Andover, OH., the daughter of Arlington D. and Darle (Stillman) Smith. Ellen worked in the meat department at IGA in Perry for over 30 years. She enjoyed making crafts and sewing and was able to make a small income doing so. Ellen loved to visit her parents in Arizona and was instrumental in caring for her grandchildren. She is survived by daughter, Jaime (Lee) Lutes; son, James (Shelley) Kertcher; daughter, Lisa (Terrance) Burney; grandchildren, Clint, Kayleigh (Ricky), Brendon, James, Michael, Zachary, Kendra, Luke; step-daughter: Rachel (Ed) Kuehn; step-grandchildren: Eric, Evan and Ethan Kuehn; sister, Phyllis Allegretto. She was preceded in death by her parents. Family and friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St. in Madison. Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Samara LaRusch Jenkins of Crestline United Methodist Church officiating. Final Resting Place will be Perry Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Lake County Humane Society, 7564 Tyler Blvd. Suite #E, Mentor, OH 44060 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192 Online obituary and guest book at www.behmfuneral.com.

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  1. I’m so glad we were able to reconnect again these last couple of years and visit. I will miss your sunny smile and impish laugh! Claudette

  2. Though as a foreign exchange student living with the beloved Palmers Family during the 1963-64 year I only shared my senior year in PHS with Ellen, we were lucky to keep communication via Facebook from time to time until I got the message. I pass my deepest condolences to the family along with my humble prayers. May she RIP along with all our losses preceding her journey to eternity. As Kathy expressed well “until we meet again”…

  3. Jim, Jaime and Lisa – So sorry to learn of your mom's home going. So many memories. She always treated me like a 2nd son. My mom's best friend for sure. Lifting you all up in prayer for comfort (Hebrews 4:16) Love always, Jason (and Sarah) Ernst

  4. You have my deepest condolences. The Bible is so accurate when we read at 1 Corinthians 15:26 that ‘death is an enemy’, but we can take comfort in the promise at Acts 24:15 “that there is going to be a resurrection”. May these words from the God of all comfort ease your pain during these difficult days.

  5. We are deeply saddened by your loss. May God’s loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time. ( 2 Corinthians 1:3,4) May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief in the days to come as God heals your hearts.


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