Obituary Notice- Frances K. Smith

FREDONIA:  Frances K. Smith, 84, of Temple Street, Fredonia, formerly of Silver Creek, died Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at the Chautauqua County Home, Dunkirk, following a lengthy illness.  She was born in New Freedom, PA on May 17, 1930, the daughter of the late Houston and Orpha (Wolfe) Kiser.

Mrs. Smith was a graduate of the former New Freedom High School, Class of 1948 and moved to Silver Creek in 1951 with her husband, Marvin, to co-own the family Grape Farm, for 61 years, and also became co-owner of ML Smith Realty & Auctioneering Service.  Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Silver Creek, their Debra Ladies Circle and a former member of Silver Lodge Order of Eastern Star #288.  She enjoyed homemaking.

Survivors include her husband Marvin L. Smith of St. Columban’s on the Lake, whom she married 64 years ago on May 6, 1950, in New Freedom, PA, two sons Gregory A. (Gail Masiker) Smith, of Westfield, Jeffrey M. Smith, of Moore Haven, FL, a sister, Minnie Cox and a brother, Grover Kiser, both of York, PA.  Also surviving are 2 grandchildren Michael & Andrew Dutcher and several nieces & nephews.  Besides her parents she was predeceased by brothers & sisters.

There will be no visitation observed.  Memorial Services will be held Friday morning at 11 o’clock, from the First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek, with Rev. Thomas Burian officiating.  Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Town of Hanover.

The family suggests memorial donations may be made either to the First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek, NY 14136 or to HOSPICE Chautauqua County, Inc., 20 W. Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750.  Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home Forestville.  To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.