Bonita Jeanne Smiley

CANFIELD - Bonita Jeanne Smiley passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Mercy Health Youngstown after a brief illness.

Bonita, affectionately known as Bonnie was born on September 14, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of D. Donald Smiley and Marjorie R. (Kerlin) Smiley.

Bonnie was a graduate of Boardman High School. She worked for many years at Youngstown State University as an administrative assistant

She is survived by her brothers, Donald (Kathy) Smiley, of Canfield and Robert (Susan) Smiley, of Fort Wayne, IN. She also leaves a nephew, Samuel and great niece, Lucy, of Petamluma, CA.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel. Condolences may be sent to Bonnie's family by visiting www.higgins-reardon.com.