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Irene Balogh Smart

March 24, 1921 ~ May 3, 2017 (age 96) 96 Years Old
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Message from Deb Kapp-Salupo Chugg
July 9, 2017 5:46 PM
Jennifer and family, I just saw a posting for your dear, talented and giving mom. She was quite a role model for those of us who grew up in interesting Canton times. Blessings, prayers and peace for you all.
Message from Carla Derr
May 10, 2017 5:03 PM
She was a feminist before there was feminism. No matter where I ran into her she would give me a hug. Jennifer was one of my best friends in elementary school and I was always welcome at their house RIP
Message from Meena Dhawan
May 9, 2017 11:24 PM
Hi Judge Smart,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I enjoyed working with her at the nursing home. She was challenging at times, yet pleasure to work with.
May her soul rest in peace.
Regards,
Meena.
Message from The Stark County Democratic Party, Phil Giavasis, Chairman
May 8, 2017 4:06 PM
To the family of Judge Smart, please accept our deepest sympathies along with our true appreciation for her accomplishments and her loyalty to the Democratic Party.
Message from Judge John Milligan
May 8, 2017 10:54 AM
Oh the memories. I believe I was her Conflicts instructor at McK Law School many years ago. But then her effective political and then judicial successes. We heard so many cases together on the Court of Appeals and she was always a courteous and gracious companion.
We have missed her bright presence at Christ Church and will remember she (and Charley) fondly. Blessings to her children whom she adored. Jack and Phyllis.
Message from James and Janine Leo
May 7, 2017 11:49 AM
Dear Dr. Charles Smart and Judge Jennifer Sargus and family. You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother.

Sincerely,
James and Janine Leo
Message from Randy Gonzalez
May 7, 2017 10:07 AM
I had the honor of working with her at the Canton Muni Court. She was a leader for women in a day it wasn't so popular. She issued sentences that were far ahead of her time trying to get people to work fostering not repeating thier crimes. She was a true Lady, hard worker and one of the best campaigners I have known. God bless, we could use more Judge Smarts today.
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