Barbara Smith Obituary

Passed away on April 22, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Edward C. Smith; Dear mother of Diane (Mike Buczkowski) Smith, Carolyn (Patrick) Concannon, Thomas Smith, Patrick Smith, Kelly (Bruce) Derthick; Loving grandmother of Claire (Michael), William (Jessica), Emma, Martha (Nathan) , Jacob, Alyssa, Morgan, Kathleen, Mallory, Lauren and Grace. Great-grandmother of Evelyn; Sister of Jacqueline (late Raymond) O'Neill, Paul (Patricia) Shanks, Susan (late James) Kelley, late Carol (late James) Danieu, late Robert (Susan) Shanks; Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 3-8PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. , 3155 Orchard Park Road. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 10:00AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 115 O'Connell St Ave. , Buffalo, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Mrs. Smith was born in the Old First Ward and was a graduate of Bishop Quigley High School. She was the general manager of the Marine Drive Apartments and co-owner of Smitty's Lounge.