Richard M. "Mike" Smith

Richard M. “Mike” Smith, 71, of Strasburg, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born on November 23, 1954 in Dover to the late William and Evelyn Cartwright Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Billy and Jimmy, and his brother-in-law, Howard Haut.

A 1973 graduate of Fairless High School, Mike began his career at Hannon Electric in Canton. He retired in 2020 after 47 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Strasburg United Methodist Church. Mike enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, bowling (where he participated in several leagues), and traveling to casinos from Wheeling to Las Vegas. He loved cooking and grilling for family and friends, canning salsa, and making his specialty carrot cake. He especially cherished family vacations to the Outer Banks, where he could sit by the ocean for hours, and was always supportive of his children’s school and sporting activities.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Teresa Willis Smith, whom he married on September 19, 1987; his children, Megan (Alan) Foster of Strasburg, Michael (Ashley) Smith of Bolivar, Missy (Kurt) Warther of North Canton, and Lili Vogt of the home; brothers, Steven Smith and Jeff (Sharon) Smith, both of Strasburg; sister, Diana Haut of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Kadience, Lyla, Colson, Luke, Weston, and Korbin; and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has been entrusted to Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory of Strasburg. A service celebrating Mike’s life will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Strasburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Matthew Wald officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, at the church, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Strasburg United Methodist Church, 206 2nd St. NW, Strasburg, Ohio 44680.