Frank A. Smirz

Frank A. Smirz, 50, of Austintown Township, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, Warren, following a short illness. Born in Elyria, he grew up in North Ridgeville, then lived in Lorain before moving to Austintown in 2015. Frank worked as a locomotive engineer for Norfolk Southern for the past 23 years. He enjoyed his time at home, teaching responsibility to his children, watching the Cleveland Browns and OSU Football, gaming on X Box, a firearms enthusiast, reading and fixing just about anything. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer (nee Diederich); children, Nicholas (Courtney) Smirz of Brook Park, Theresa Smirz of Avon and Noah Smirz of Avon; stepchildren, Daniel, Charles and Anna Burgess of Austintown; two year old grandson, Lawrence; parents, Dale and Barbara Smirz of North Ridgeville; siblings, Cheryl (Joseph) Horency, Scott (Laura) Smirz and Carole (Blain) Amburgey and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2022 at Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville (masks required), where a prayer service will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. followed by 1 p.m. Mass at St. Peter Church, 35777 Center Ridge Rd. The Reverend Joe Robinson will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. Mass will be Live Streamed on St. Peter Facebook page and website www.st.peternr.org For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com