Smith, Cooper A. Friday November 14, 2025. Beloved son of Thomas and Mackenzie (nee Van Cleave) Smith. Dear grandson of Susan Smith, Kenneth Smith, Michelle (Calvin) Holmes and George (Sandra) Van Cleave. Dear great grandson of Mardel (Rick) Puzzo, Jean (the late Tom) Smith and the late Josephine and George Van Cleave, Jo-Ann and Edward Jeschelnig and John Puzzo. Dear nephew of Katie (Andy) Potopas, Jessica (Brian) Barbian, Kaitlyn (Lucas) Harrison, Kristen Jeschelnig, Allyson Smith, Lauren (Joey) Denoyer, Mason Duffy, Ashton Van Cleave, Jaxton Van Cleave and the late Cameron Van Cleave. Our Dear great nephew and cousin.
Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Cleveland Society for the Blind appreciated.
Our deepest condolences to you and the family. My heart breaks for y’all. Love the Young’s
I read something that said…
“The moon said to the stars, ‘We shall keep him warm & safe, resting here to watch over his parents, until their next embrace.’ Your child’s soul was not damaged, your womb was not cursed, your body is not broken, & your spirit was not betrayed. All along, you were just protecting an angel.”
Whether religious, spiritual, or whatever y’all’s personal beliefs may be, Cooper will forever be there to watch over y’all. He is y’all’s protector now. & how beautiful that one day, y’all will get to meet that amazing baby boy again. ♡
It’s so hard to find words of comfort that won’t add to your pain. So I’ll just say this…I love who you love and it hurts my heart that I can’t do more for you.
Sending you love to keep you safe.
Breeze