Daniel L. Smith

Daniel L. Smith, 71, of Ripley, New York died Thursday (Nov. 19, 2009) at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was born November 3, 1938 in Erie, Pennsylvania , the son of the late Donald and Dorothy (Halloran) Smith. Daniel spent most of his life in South Ripley, N.Y. He was employed by Ferraro Ford where he worked as a service technician for 40 years. Daniel was a member of the South Ripley United Methodist church. He was a life long member of the South Ripley Hose Company. He was a member of the Army. He enjoyed spending time camping with his grandchildren. Daniel was a supporter of the North East Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sara Smith, two sons Mark (Pam) Smith of Ripley, N.Y. and Edward (Alexandra) Smith of Ann Arbor, Michigan, four grandchildren Benjamin, Miranda, Brooke, and Joshua Smith. Also surviving is a sister Donna Gibbs of North East and five lifelong friends; Trudy Babcook, Norma Bowen, Joyce Zirkle, Linda Gorton, and Bill Allen. Family and friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday November 23, 2009 at the Mathews Funeral Home, 104 West Main Street, Ripley, New York. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at the funeral home, with the Rev. James Hankey officiating. Interment at Quincy Cemetery, Ripley, N.Y. and lieu of flowers donations may be made to the South Ripley Hose Company or the South Ripley United Methodist Church in his memory.