Justin Isaiah Dylan Smith, age 44, of Shelby, died Thursday afternoon, November 27, 2025 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital’s Emergency Department. Although Justin’s death was unexpected, it follows an extended illness.
Justin was born March 5, 1981 in Shelby and attended Shelby City Schools. He was an avid collector of a variety of items throughout his life- antique toys, radios, swords, model trains, and arrowheads, to name a few. He also enjoyed outdoor activities, especially hiking and fishing.
Justin loved time spent with family and those left to cherish his memory are his mother and step-father: Rose and Earl Adkins of Shelby; father and step-mother: Harold and Jan Smith of Butler; sisters: Lisa (Alan) Flowers of Guam and Shawndi Dininger of Mansfield; step-sister: Cari Vaughn; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
A gathering with family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 2-4 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, OH 44875. Burial will take place in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greenwich. Condolences may be left on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
Shawndi
You and your family have my deepest condolences on the passing of your brother.
Harold, we are so sorry for your loss.
Dave and Pam
Dear friend. Sorry to see the death of Justin. Your faith will carry you through
Sorry for your loss! Sending Prayers to All Family and Friends!
Harold & family – I’m so so very sorry your unexpected loss I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts ❤️ sending love!
So very sorry to see this, my sincere condolences to his family.
Uncle Harold, Aunt Rosie, Lisa, and Shawndi,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Justin deeply. We love you all. If you need anything please let us know.
My deepest condolences.
Rose and Earl,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
I’ll be praying for peace and comfort for you and your family
I’m sorry…I knew he was still fighting..I will always remember my first best friend… from minno0 singing the blackfork..bottle collating..metal detecting..throwing shirikens at his garage..playing games in both houses living rooms..his mom rose being ultra nice…
My wife Nancy and I have been praying for Justin for about a month now and we were so very sad to hear that he had passed away. We will continue to pray for the family and friends of Justin’s…..
Rose and Earl so sorry for your loss. May God keep his loving arms around you at this time and always. You are in my thoughts and prayers
So sorry for your loss prayers for comfort
My deepest sympathies for my aunt and my other cousins lisa and shawndi. May God be with you in this time of mourning. Its been a very long time since I’ve seen or talked to but you will always be family. So God Bless You All.