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Official Obituary of

Claire Smith

August 18, 1938 ~ January 6, 2025 (age 86) 86 Years Old

Claire Smith Obituary

Our beloved Claire of Ellicott City, MD passed away on the morning of January 6, 2025. She died peacefully at home in the arms of her husband.

Claire is survived by her husband Gary L. Smith, her children Kelly Fadrowski (Matthew), Cassie Florenzo (Daniel), and Kyle Smith (Lori), as well as her 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Robbie (Robert Michael Smith).

Her family meant the world to her and she will be greatly missed.

Services

Visitation

Monday
January 20, 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Visitation

Monday
January 20, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Funeral Mass

Tuesday
January 21, 2025
11:30 AM
St. Louis Catholic Church
12500 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029

Interment following funeral service

Tuesday
January 21, 2025
St. Louis Cemetery
Ten Oaks Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029