Obituary: PRESTON K. SMILEY

PRESTON K. SMILEY, 19, of Broadview Hts., passed peacefully on January 10, 2021 due to an automobile accident. His organs were donated, through the help of Lifebanc. Preston was born April 2, 2001.  He was a graduate of Lawrence School Class of 2020 and was currently attending the University of Northwestern Ohio to pursue a degree in automotive technology and high performance motorsports. Preston was an avid skier, video gamer, lover of cars and a friend to all. His smile was contagious and his jokes were unmatched. Preston will be dearly missed by the many lives he has touched. Preston is survived by his parents Keith R. and Cheryl A. (nee Misischia); sisters Anastasia (24) and his twin, Isabelle (19); brother Cameron (17); grandparents Raymond and Eleanor Smiley and Frederic and Ruth Misischia; many loving aunts, uncles, cousin, friends and neighbors. Memorial contributions in Preston’s name are suggested to Lifebanc 4775 Richmond Rd. Cleveland, OH 44128, St. Columbkille Parish 6740 Broadview Rd. Parma, OH 44134 or Royal Redeemer Lutheran School 11680 Royalton Rd. North Royalton, OH 44133 (Attn: Heidi Malone). Family and friends are asked to gather Tuesday  at St. Columbkille Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Preston’s life at 10:00AM. OUT OF RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER MASKS WILL BE WORN AND SOCIAL DISTANCING OBSERVED. To allow all who loved Preston to grieve together, a live stream of his services can be found at https://vimeo.com/501240317. Interment All Saints Cemetery.