Mary M. Smith, “beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Mary M. Smith, 58, of Shinglehouse, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in the Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY, after a long illness.

Born on Monday, July 22, 1968 in Olean, she was a daughter of Richard and Doris Anderson Chambers. On March 18, 1989 in Olean, she married Burke D. Smith, who survives.

Mary was a graduate of Olean High School. She worked from the time she was in high school and continued working at the Crosby Convenience Store in Hinsdale, NY for 20 years, where she later became the manager. She was then employed seasonally at Cummins Cider Mill in Portville, NY, until her health prevented her from working.

Mary treasured the time she spent with her family. She loved to cook and bake, especially during the holidays. She was an avid traveler, especially loving the times spent at the beach.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Burke; her mother of Shinglehouse; three children, Dylan D. (Kelsi) Smith of Gold, PA, Zachary R. (Ash Ortiz) Smith of Richburg, NY, and Mandi C. (Shane Basile) Smith of Wellsville, NY; five grandchildren, Kindall, Declan, Amara, Zephyr, and Beau; two brothers, Richard Chambers of Buffalo, NY and Dennis Chambers of Shinglehouse; and her mother-in-law, Judy Smith of Shinglehouse.

In addition to her father, Mary was predeceased by her father-in-law, Russell Smith.

Family and friends may gather from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where a celebration of life will follow at 1pm with Jackie Erway of Ulysses, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary’s name may be made to It Takes a Village TNVR & Rescue via Venmo@ittakesavillagetnvr

Mary’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Mary, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.