Family/Spouse: SMITH, Robert E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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RANSOMVILLE — Derek Russell Smith, 29, of Ransomville, NY, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Derek was born in Lewiston, NY on September 18, 1980, the son of Robert E. and Mary Jane (Weidert) Smith. He was predeceased by his grandparents, George and Jane Weidert and Kenneth and Gertrude Smith. He was a graduate of Lewiston Porter High School in 1998, where he played on their hockey team. Derek later attended the University of Buffalo and was a graduate of Buffalo State College with a Business Degree. He was currently employed by Greg Marin Construction. Derek was an avid golfer, who enjoyed hunting with his family in the Southern Tier. He was referred to by his friends as "Hippie" and maintained a close relationship, with his family and extended family. Surviving in addition to his parents, is his best friend, his brother, Robert J. " RJ " Smith; his girlfriend, Jaime Quarantillo; step-grandson of Dorothy Smith; nephew of George (Bonnie) Weidert, Susan (Dennis) Mielke, Richard (Sue) Smith, Bill (Vickie) Smith, Gretchen (Paul) Brown, Kenneth (Mary) Smith. He is also survived by several cousins. The family will be present from on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, SANBORN, 5893 Hoover Road. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 11 AM, at the Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, NY. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials in Derek's memory may be made to Hope United Methodist Church. Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.