Russell Clarence Smith Obituary
The memory of Russell Clarence Smith (Waterloo, New York), who passed away on December 30, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence F. Smith and Ethel M. Noble Smith; his son Mark R. Smith; and his brother-in-law Donald Olschewske. He is survived by: his wife Betty J. Smith; his daughter Colleen Nearpass (John) of Waterloo, NY; his stepdaughters, Linda Smith of Waterloo, NY, Amber Amidon (Richard) of Waterloo, NY and Suzanne LeFever (Aaron) of Auburn, NY; his grandchildren, Mark Nearpass (Nicole) of Canandaigua, NY and Elizabeth Nearpass of Australia; his stepgrandchildren, Emily Martin, Logan Amidon and Dylan Amidon; his great grandchildren, Elainna, Everett, Addie and Deacon Nearpass; and his siblings, Louise Olschewske of Waterloo, NY, Ronald Smith (Jane) of Waterloo, NY and Lawrence Smith (Mary Jean) of Clyde. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tyre United Methodist Church, 714 Gravel Rd., Seneca Falls, NY, 13148 or the Antique Tractor Club, 8483 Wilsey Rd., Port Byron, NY, 13140.
