Joseph Smilax Obituary
The memory of Joseph Smilax of Rossford, Ohio, born in Toledo, Ohio, who passed away on November 3, 2024 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Smilax (Art) and Bernita Smilax (Myers); his sister Constance Kay Smilax; his stepbrother Thomas Haack; and his great grandchild Alayna Leigh.
He is survived by: his close friend Judy Schultz; his daughters, Kristine Smilax-Simpson (Steve) and Lisa Woycitzky (John); his sister Carol White; his stepsisters, Nancy Maiville (David) and Barbara Simmit; his grandchildren, Joanae Greenawalt, Steven Lemmon (Jennifer), Ryan Curtis (Sara) and Kayla Chambers (Ryan); his great grandchildren, Collin, Bayla, Lakelyn, Caroline, Benjamin, Amelia, Colton and Connor; his nieces, Elizabeth White, Suzanne White and Kimberly Pisano; his nephew Scott Haack (Kimberly); and his cousins, Suzanne Wobser (Gregory) and Gregory Wobser II.
A Mass will be held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church (8330 Lewis Ave, Temperance, MI 48182). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church (8330 Lewis Ave, Temperance, MI 48182).
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted in Joseph's name at the Lynn C. Wyman Post, 514, 11601 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI 48182.
