Obituary of Sylvia J. Smith

Sylvia J. Smith, 68, of Ontario Road, Irving, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at home. She was born in Dunkirk, N.Y., on February 1, 1948, the daughter of the late John and Betty (Reading) Bemis. Sylvia was a Burnt Hills High School graduate, Class of 1966. She married the love of her life, Earl Smith, on April 15, 1962. She worked as a payroll clerk for the U.S. Air Force. The location changed depending on where her husband was stationed - in the States or in Europe. She also was employed by TLC/HN Lake Shore Hospital in Irving, N.Y., as a nursing assistant for a number of years. Sylvia was the matriarch of her family, while Earl served our country in the Air Force all over the world. She enjoyed spending time with the family, especially her grandchildren, who she spoiled immensely. They would describe her as a strong, helpful and caring woman, who would do anything for them. Sylvia was an avid Facebook fan; this is how she would stay in touch with family and friends. Article Photos Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Earl Smith; a son, Jon Smith of Dunkirk, N.Y.; two daughters, Melissa Smith and Melinda (Kevin) Weiskerger of Irving, N.Y.; two sisters, Debbie (Joe) Conte of Hamden, Ct., and Mary Mello of Cranston, R.I.; six grandchildren, Cherish Grundhoefer, Alissa and Austin Smith, Justin and Nicholas Mays and Kaelee Weiskerger; and five great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty J. (Smith) Carr, and two granddaughters, Madelyn and Alysen Weiskerger. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Christ Chapel Wesleyan Church, 60 Buffalo St., Silver Creek, N.Y., at 11 a.m. The Rev. Michael Leamon will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sylvia's memory may be made to the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Co., 12798 Allegany Road, Irving, N.Y., 14081. Arrangements by the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, Silver Creek, N.Y. To send the family a condolence or remembrance go towww.holeparkerfc.com. S Service Information