Donald J. Smith

Donald J. Smith, 70, of Elmira, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.  Born on June 27, 1952 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the date Donald L. and Tillie (Grabowski) Smith.  He graduated from Southside High School, Class of 1970.

On September 22, 1973, he married Elaine Doty at the First Nazareth Church of Elmira.  In March of 1998, he retired from Elmira Correctional Facility after more than 25 years of service in the New York State Department of Corrections. 

Donald loved restoring and working on vintage cars.  He also enjoyed building model cars and researching old cars on the internet.  Summers were spent with his family at Camper's Haven in Bath, NY.  More than anything, he cherished the time that he shared with his children and grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Frank Smith; and his sisters-in-law Patricia Parsons, Jeannie Brilliard and Betty Chamberlan.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine D. Smith of Elmira; his sons, Andy (Heather) Smith of Christiansburg, VA and Lee (Michelle) Smith of Elmira, NY; his loving brother, Mike Smith of Elmira; his grandchildren, Theresa Smith, Megan Smith, Erica Smith; his great-grandchildren, Betty Visger, Lilliana Dallas; his sister-in-law, Jo Ann O'Dell of VA; his brother-in-law, Glenn Doty (Karen McLean) of Erin, NY; sister-in-law, Susan Vane; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 11am - 1pm on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue in Elmira.  A funeral service will be held at 1pm at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Gillett Cemetary.