Walter A. Smith,  husband, father, grandfather

LITTLE VALLEY — Walter A. Smith, 85, of Little Valley, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at UPMC Chautauqua, with his family by his side after short illness.

Born on January 27, 1940, in Buffalo, he was a son of Andrew and Bernice (Young) Smith.  In 1969, he met the former Suzanne M. Boser and they spend the next 56 years together, making it official in 1996.

He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School.  He then served seven years in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam Era.

Walt was a lifelong mechanic working at various places in the area, and finally decided it was time to retire at the age of 76.

He was a 45-year member of the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post 892 and a life member of the AmVets.

In his younger years, he enjoyed camping with his family at Sherkston Shores in Canada and Stonybrook State Park.

In addition to his wife Suzanne, he is survived by his children; Walter (Carolyn) Smith, Jr., of Las Vegas, Nevada, Zachary (Julie) Smith, Cheektowaga, Yvonne (Lloyd) Sweet, Cuba, Yvette (Rick) Jordan, Rotonda West, Florida, Wynette (Mike) Washburn, Jamestown, and Crey Smith of Cattaraugus; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; five sisters Meryl Anderson, Florida, Patricia (John) Auth, and Joni Wisley both of Georgia, Helen (James) Hewett and Evelyn (Jim) Vossler both of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation or services at this time.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.