Rosemary Smithson

Rosemary Smithson, 94, of Johnstown, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 21, 1930 in Columbus, OH, a daughter to the late Gordon and Florence Denson. Rosemary married the love of her life James W. Smithson on January 1, 1950. She is survived by loving daughter, Valerie (Rick) Stewart; grandchildren, Naomi (Tommy) Eisnaugle, Nikki (Jesse) Eisnaugle and T.J. (Amy) Stewart; great-grandchildren, Thomas (Haylee) Judd, Brandon Judd, Delaney and Landon Stewart; great-great-grandchildren, Rylan Judd, Kenslie and Madalyn Judd. In addition to her parents, Rosemary is also preceded in death by her husband, James Smithson; daughter, Vanessa and son-in-law, Danny. She enjoyed antiquing for many years, traveling, reading and spending time with her cherished family and many, many friends. Rosemary never turned down an opportunity to try anything, she had an adventurous spirit. She held part-time jobs well into her 80’s, and volunteered for the last 10 years of her life at the Johnstown Northridge food pantry. Rosemary will be dearly missed by everyone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Johnstown Northridge Food Pantry, 7397 Johnstown Alexandria Rd., 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays. She believed “no on should go to bed hungry”. Or Licking County Humane Society, 825 Thornwood Drive, Heath, OH, 43056. LCHSPets.org. Friends may call from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025 at KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. Memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Celebration of Life will be immediately after services at the Monroe Township Hall, 7621 Johnstown-Alexandria Rd., Johnstown, OH 43031. The family would like to give a special thanks to Officer Lopez and Hoar of the Johnstown Police department.