Dolores Gibbons Smith

Dolores Gibbons Smith (90) of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born July 2, 1935, the youngest daughter of James and Mary Electa Rehm Gibbons. She was a graduate of Waterville High School before she met and married Roderick C. Smith on July 5, 1958, at St. Bernard's Church in Waterville, NY. Dolores and Roderick settled down and raised their family in Cassville, NY, where they remained married for 67 years and watched their family grow with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dolores was a member of the Cassville Fire Department Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. She worked in a variety of job roles spreading her humor and expertise to those she crossed paths with. Some of her jobs included Utica National Insurance Company, Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District, Fay's Drugs, Lloyds Pharmacy in West Winfield, and ended her working career as a school food service worker at Sauquoit Valley High School. Between the many occupational roles, Dolores was a caretaker for her mother and mother-in-law through their illness, along with caring and babysitting for her loving grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Roderick Smith; their three children, Debbie (Kevin) Mumpton of Sauquoit, Kenny (Donna) Smith of Sauquoit, Karen (Steve) Cleary of Waterville; six grandchildren, Danielle (Justin) Kress, Ryan (Kate) Schreck, Ashley Smith, Breanna Mumpton (fiancé Alden Huxtable), Kaelee and Janelle Cleary; and her four great-grandchildren, Hailie and Adelynn Kress, and Ryalyn and Beau Schreck. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Elaine (Charlie) Gaiser; many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. She was predeceased by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Douglas and Beverly Gibbons; her father-in-law, Kenneth Smith; mother-in-law and step father-in-law, Ruth and Robert Dye; her brother-in-law, Roger Bartlett; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gerald and Carol Smith; and her niece and husband, Brenda and Charlie Mahaffy. The family would like to extend their deepest heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of the caregivers for their dedicated time, kindness, and care that supported Dolores during her final years, Edna McConnell, Flo Polley, Donna Williams, Lori Macon, Rosie Stoltzfus Yoder, Mary Stoltzfus and all the hospice nurses that aided all of us during this difficult time. Calling Hours will be held Wednesday, August 27 from 5 - 7 PM at Smith Funeral Home in Sauquoit. The following morning, at 9:30 AM a small service will be held at the funeral home, with Rev. Thomas Servatius officiating, followed by burial at St. Bernard's Cemetery in Waterville with Dolores' closest friends and family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice & Palliative care "AIM" or St. Bernards Cemetery. Arrangements are with Mark C. Bentz Funeral Service, Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dolores Gibbons Smith, please visit our floral store.