A lifetime Niles resident, peacefully passed away, in the presence of family, on October 4, 2025 in Niles. Born on November 14th, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana. She was the beloved daughter of Leslie and Dorothy Smith, who preceded her in passing.

She grew up on the family’s property. Where she later resided on Eleanor Road, (named after her) in an area developed by her father. There in a home, built by her loving husband, they raised their family.

That man, the love of her life, Leon Fisher. They were married at St. Mary’s church, in Niles, on October 17th 1953. Leon preceded her in death on March 2nd 2015.

Their union resulted in the birth of a son Thomas (Carrie) in 1961, another son they lost at birth in 1963, then a son David in 1965. Lastly, in 1969, their daughter Cynthia arrived c

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