James + SMITH, Kimberly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John W. Smith, 81, a longtime resident of the Town of Niagara, passed into eternal life on March 3, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House.  Born on August 6, 1939 in Pruden, TN, he was the son of the late Marion and Helen (nee Pack) Smith.  On September 3, 1960, John married Sondra G. Palmer.  Mrs. Smith predeceased him on April 14, 2016.

 
John graduated from Henderson Settlement High School in Frakes Kentucky and came to Niagara Falls as a teenager with his family. He proudly served in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War, from May 22, 1963 until his honorable discharge on May 21, 1969.  John retired from SKW Alloys, Inc. where he worked as a welder. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and deer hunting.

 
John is survived by two daughters, Tammy (Cameron) Garcia of Colorado and Kimberly (Jimmy) Vigue of Town of Niagara, NY; four grandchildren, Eric Vigue, Cecily (Duy Vu) Cotner, Zachary (Johnna) Vigue and Alec Cotner and several nieces and cousins.In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his siblings, Everett (living, Joyce) Smith, Nadine (late JT) Carr, Sylvia (late Arnold) Cobb and Kenneth (late Patricia) Smith.

 
The family will be present on Monday, March 8th from 5-7 p.m. at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where John’s funeral service will be held, concluding with Military Honors, at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Stuart Buisch officiating.  Friends invited. Private prayers of committal in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery. Masks and social distancing will be required for your safety at all gatherings.  Thank you for your support and understanding.  For those unable to attend, you can view the funeral service and leave messages of support for the family via Facebook Live by visiting www.Facebook.com/goodlandercares beginning at 6:50 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice.  Professional arrangements are under the care of Michael R. Goodlander. Share condolences, and register for obituary email updates at GOODLANDERCARES.com

John married PALMER, Sondra G on 3 Sep 1960. Sondra (daughter of PALMER, Harvey and BROWN, Thelma) was born about 1941 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Apr 2016 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sondra G. (Palmer) Smith, 75, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed from this life on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Thelma (Brown) Palmer.

Sondra attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On September 3, 1960, she married John W. Smith. Sondra enjoyed bowling and bocce and especially loved get togethers and outings spent with her family.

In addition to her beloved husband of over fifty-five years, Sondra is survived by two daughters, Tammy (Cameron) Garcia of Littleton, CO and Kimberly (Jimmy) Vigue of Town of Niagara, NY; four grandchildren, Eric Vigue, Cecily Cotner, Zachary Vigue and Alec Cotner; three sisters, Nancy (late Edward) Stonebraker, Anita (Jerry) Miller and Thelma (Carl) Magno and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one brother, Albert Palmer and two sisters, Shirley Matthews and Betty Marlett.

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 17th from 5-7 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where a funeral service will follow visitation at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the ALS Association or Niagara Hospice. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com for online condolences.

William + PACK, Helen Dean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harvey + BROWN, Thelma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]