Jane (Priebe) Smith

Jane (Priebe) Smith, 87, of Findlay, passed away on Jan. 9, 2022, in Findlay. She was born on June 27, 1934, in Mt. Cory, Ohio to the late James and Faye (Sheldon) Hutchinson. On June 15, 1952, she married Larry Priebe and he preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1994. She then married Jack Smith on June 27, 1997, and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2014. Larry and Jane Priebe started Priebe airport in 1960. She wintered in Ft. Myers, FL for many years. Jane is survived by her son, James (Connie) Priebe of Findlay and daughters, Amy (Mike) Baird and Carolyn (John) Javorsky, both of Findlay. Jane was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Priebe. Jane spent her life caring for her family, as a homemaker. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial contributions may be made in Jane's name to Bridge Hospice. Services will be private and have been entrusted to Coldren-Crates Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be made at coldrencrates.com