David W. Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David W. Smith, 54, of State Highway 29, Johnstown went to be with loved ones Monday evening, August 15, 2016, while at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam, after a long illness. He was born in Elmira on January 24, 1962, the youngest son of Allen and Loretta (Hollenbeck) Smith, Sr. and graduated from Mansfield High School in Pennsylvania in 1980. David moved to Amsterdam, NY in 1982 and recently resided in Johnstown. David held multiple jobs and titles. He started at Pudgies Pizza in Elmira and later, became an East Coast District Manager for Little Caesars Pizza, eventually retiring due to disability. He also operated a DJ/Karaoke business locally, known as DJ Davis. He loved to cook for family and friends every chance he could. He was always the jokester - you knew how much he loved you by how much he picked on you. There was no time that you could be near without him making you laugh. In addition to both of his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Robert; his sister, Donna Bacon; and his beloved dachshund, Ginger. Survivors include his brother, Allen (Kristina) Smith of Johnstown; his brother-in-law, John Bacon of Broadalbin; former sister-in-law, Joyce Idoria in MA. There is also his loving step-mother, Shirley Smith of Elmira and several step-siblings, along with multiple aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large group of close friends. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 10 am – noon at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106, (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. Burial will immediately follow in Perth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, in care of the funeral home.

David W. Smith

January 24, 1962 - August 15, 2016

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