Starley Smith

Starley R. Smith 78, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2015 after a brief illness. He was a veteran of the US Air National Guard and the Ohio National Guard. He retired from Norfolk Southern RR with over 40 years service. He was Past Monarch and was currently secretary of Yusef Khan Grotto. He was an avid Historical Re-enactor of the Company A 5th Texas Infantry Regiment, Reilley's Battery, War of 1812, Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mainerd and Ruth Smith; sister, May; and brother, Duane. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 50 years, Connie; daughters, Kim (Corey) Caster and Pam (Joe) Paparone; grandchildren, Cory Crimaldi and Kian Caster; brother, Ross; and a host of other relatives and special friends. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Grotto services will begin at 11:30am. Visitation will be from 10-12. Minister Richard Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Yusef Khan Grotto.