Lois E. Goldsmith (nee: Tanner) 85, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a brief illness. She was born in Reed, KY. Lois enjoyed crocheting, cross stitch, working puzzles and riding in the family boat. Survivors include two daughters; Victoria J. Holmes (John) of Lexington, OH, Constance J. Weichman (Steve) of Lexington, OH., two sons; Jay Daniel (Shelley) of LaGrange, Jaymes Allen (Erin) of Trinity, FL.

Additional survivors include ten grand children five great grandchildren, and two sisters; Thurma and Hope. Lois was preceded in death by her husband of sixty one years; Jay Jr., a son; David Jaymes, her parents; Thurman Tanner and Eleanor Johnson(nee: Billings). The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM Sunday May 31, 2026 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 7:00 PM immediately following visitation. Reverend Scott Canfield will officiate. Burial will be private at River Road Cemetery in LaGrange. The family suggests that memorial contributions in Lois’ memory be sent to Friendship APL 8303 Murray Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH 44035. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com