Warner L. Smith
February 3, 1946 - July 12, 2016
GENEVA/MARION – Warner L. “Rick” Smith, 70, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Newark - Wayne Community Hospital, Newark, NY. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral home, 181 N. Main St., Geneva, on Monday, July 18, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in the funeral home. The Rev. W. James Gerling will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Rick was born in Geneva on February 3, 1946, son of the late Warren and Thalia Lazenby Smith. He retired from Garlock Inc. after 34 years of service. He was an ardent Buffalo Bills fan since they started in 1960. He was an EMT with North-Seneca Ambulance for several years and was a former member of the Border City Fire Department. He was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; his daughter, Christine Smith of Waterloo; his sons: Steven Smith of Waterloo, David (Robin Parsons) of Geneva, Brian Smith of Penn Yan, and Robert Smith of Geneva; his twin brother, Warren Smith of Geneva; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Juanita Potter and Naomi Heim, and his brother Richard Potter.
GENEVA/MARION – Warner L. “Rick” Smith, 70, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Newark - Wayne Community Hospital, Newark, NY. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral home, 181 N. Main... View Obituary & Service Information