Kate Smith Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Kate Smith of Penn Yan, New York is shared. Kate, born on October 14, 1978, passed away on August 5, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Daniel Smith; her father James F. Nessler; her father-in-law George Smith; and her aunt Marlys Lemnah. She is survived by: her mother Rena Nessler (Pemberton); her daughters, Alaina Kathryn and Alyssa Jeanne; her siblings, Gina and Justin; her brother-in-law David Smith (Cathy Cardinale); her mother-in-law Sharon Smith; her nephew Wyatt Trombley; her nieces, Sierra, Zoey Trombley, Emma and Camyrn Nessler; her aunt Kathleen Heikke (Melvin Lockwood); and her cousins, Jason Heikke, Nicole Heikke-Evans, Mike Cook (Mary), Cathy Fowler (Jim), John Cook (Julie), Mary Jeanne Cook (Mary Ellen Ford) and Daniel Lynch (Mary Beth).
Memorial contributions may be made to; Penn Yan Jr Mustangs; checks made out to PYJM, sent to 2363 Havens Corners Rd. Penn Yan, NY14527 or Penn Yan FFA; checks made out to PYCSD, sent to Penn Yan FFA 305 Court St. Penn Yan, NY 14527.
