Ruth V. Smith

Ruth Vaune Smith, 53, a former resident of East Main St., passed away from complications of heart failure on Monday, January 1, 2007, at the Lewis Co. Extended Care Facility in Lowville, where she had resided since June of 2006. She was born in Constableville, on February 9, 1953. She grew up in Pennysettlement, and graduated from South Lewis Senior High School with the Class of 1971. For many years Ruth was employed as a professional seamstress, and she also greatly enjoyed crocheting and fishing. She loved doing crafts, and spending time with her family, especially with her six grandchildren. Ruth is predeceased by her parents, John Lawrence and Geraldine Villiere Lawrence Smith, and by an infant son, Michael John. Her survivors include two sons and daughters in law: Donald John Smith and Amanda, Lyons Falls, and their children; Nathan, Kali, Vashta and Hana; a son, Sgt. Randy J. Smith serving in the U.S. Marines, Iraq, and Leanne and their children; Tyler and Justin, six sisters: Kathleen and Paul Stockmyer, Scipio Center, NY., Thelma and Charles Reeves, Genoa, NY, Jeriann, and Timothy Biro, Port Leyden, Vaughn and, David Post, Lyons Falls, Genevieve Lawrence, and fianc, Ronald Post, Lyons Falls, Teresa and Dale Williamson, Lyons Falls, one brother; John Lawrence and wife, Nancy, Port Leyden, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her Funeral Services will be Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where Pastor Peter Egnew, of the Bible Baptist Community Church of Port Leyden will officiate. Interment will be in Pennysettlement Cemetery, Town of Lyonsdale. Calling hours are Friday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1508 Genesee St. Utica, NY 13501.