Kay

Smitley

Kay F. Smitley age 82, of Barnhill, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 after a period a declining health.

Born in Barnhill on October 4, 1944 she was a daughter of the late John and Viola (Garret) Corpman.

Kay married Walter Smitley on August 4, 1962. In her free time, she loved to dance. In her younger years she enjoyed roller skating. She cared well for her family. She enjoyed making apple dumplings for her family.

Kay worked in the laundry department of Schoenbrunn Healthcare for over 20 years. In retirement, Kay enjoyed traveling to casinos to play the slot machines. When not at a casino she would be playing Bingo.

Kay will be deeply missed by her husband of 64 years; children, Rebecca (Todd Silvius) Mizer of Dundee, Belinda (Tim) Mills of New Philadelphia, Bonnie (Greg King) Rufener of New Philadelphia, and Walter Smitley, Jr. of Dennison; grandchildren who affectionally called her “Queenie”, Tricia (Leroy) Hartline, Ryan (Lexi) Mizer, Scott (Lindsey) Rufener, Cody Rufener, Shawn (Abri) Mills, Brennon (Karliegh) Mills, Brittany Mills, Ruby (Channing) Poorman, and Jason Smitley; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Connie Bradley and Janet (Brian) Rabes; and brother, Gary (Shelia) Corpman.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Jean Smitley; sisters, Peggy Laine and Jessie (Barnie) Brady; step-brother, Charles Garret; and in-laws, Dave and Mary Smitley.

Visitation will be held in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral and Crematory at New Philadelphia on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A funeral service honoring Kay’s life will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 in the funeral home chapel beginning at 11:00 AM.