Esther Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Esther Smith of Rootstown, Ohio, born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, who passed away on July 11, 2021 at the age of 81. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Esther Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert; her parents, Raymond Oblisk and Mazie Oblisk; her siblings, Loretta Smith, Eleanor Jones, Eddie Oblisk and Kenny Oblisk; and her granddaughter Melissa Dawn Willingham.
She is survived by: her children, Tammy Kessler (David) of Randolph, Laura Melby (Duane) of Rootstown, Tracy Housley (Brett) of Rootstown and Charles Howes of Tampa, FL; her stepdaughter Sandra Rumsey (Jim); her brother David Oblisk (Carol) of Cuyahoga Falls; her sister-in-law Nancy Oblisk of Limaville; her grandchildren, Michael Rumsey, Ashley Kessler, David Kessler, Dalton Melby, Dillon Melby, Erin Housley, Abigail Housley, Lauren Housley and Lucas Howes; her great grandchild Dalton Melby, Jr.; and her friends, Becky Mix, Betty Sauner, Joe, Rhoda Houghton, Bob and Barb Stary.
