Tina Marie Smith

Tina Marie Smith, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Tina was born February 21, 1963 in Newark, Ohio. Tina and her husband were owners of The Barking Box. She cherished her Shih Tzu babies, Sweet Pea and Tootsie Rose.

Tina is survived by her beloved husband, Gary G. Smith, whom she married on her birthday, February 21, 1992; a step-son and a step-daughter; sister, Roxie Dixon of New Lexington; several nieces and nephews; best friend Kim Legge of Newark; and many other friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Hottinger; mother and step-father, Martha and Jerry West; and brother, Jay Moore.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Licking Memorial Hospital ICU for their excellent care.

At her request, no service will be observed.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Tina and her family.