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Ralph Smith Obituary
Feb 3, 2025
Age 81. Beloved husband of Anne (Aranyosi) Smith. Loving father of Carrie Myers and grandfather of Nicole and Nathan Myers. Cherished brother of Linda (Lewis) Williams and Joyce Briton. Friends may call Thursday from 4:00-7:00pm at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME, 44 Center St., Gowanda where Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 @ 11:00am. Memorials to the Shriners Hospital.
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Rob Novo
February 9, 2025
Anne
I just learned of the passing of Ralph. I am so dearly sorry. Ralph was a great man and I will cherish many fond memories of our times together "out at my dad´s cabin" - hunting, playing cards, the bbq´s, having a beer or two, etc! My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely
Rob Novo
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