David Michael Smeal, age 49, of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was a 1995 Norton High School graduate who loved motorcycles, fast trucks, mustangs, and late-night cruises. He was a loving husband to Melissa Smeal and a devoted father to his son, David Smeal II, with whom he shared his passion for working on cars and riding their Harley’s together.

David was a ray of sunshine, ornery and stubborn, but he loved with his whole heart. If he didn’t mess with you, then he didn’t love you.

David is survived by his wife, Melissa Thedans Smeal; son, David (Cindy) Smeal II; loyal guard dogs, Jax and Platti; father, Robert (Jo Mary) Smeal; sisters, Sally Kirpatrick and Kimberly Hissong; brother, Robert Smeal Jr.; nieces, Amber and Kamryn; nephew, Dakota; special friends Bob and Bobbi Meade, and the Hopkins Boys.

He is preceded in death by his mother and stepdad, Freda and Leo Shreve; nephew, Corey; niece, Danielle; and his beloved dog, Hunter.

The family would like to thank all the special critical care nurses at Akron Summa Hospital on the T2 Floor for all their care and compassioned support.

A Memorial Service will be held at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home in Barberton, Ohio on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Please feel free to dress casually.