Diane C. Smith, 73 of Corfu, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Diane was born August 1, 1951 to the late Loren Vincent and Naomi (Bernard) Vincent Hale
(Clarence Hale). Diane was also predeceased by her beloved son, Alan Burfield.
Diane retired from P.W. Minor Shoe Factory in Batavia and for many years, worked with her sister at Linda’s Diner, waitressing, where she made many friends. She enjoyed bowling, her garden and going to the auction with her brother Danny. The most imprint thing to Diane was spending time with her family. She also loved hitting up the casino!
Diane is survived by her siblings; Linda (Darrell) Richley, Larry (Donna) Vincent, Danny (Debi) Vincent and Jim (Debbie) Hale; her partner of 20 years, John Sobczak; her children, William (Michelle) Smith, Brian (Gina) Smith and Stacy (Brian) Wilt; John's children, Loni (Randy) Fancher and Andy (Christine) Sobczak; grandchildren, Seth Wilt, Samantha Smith, Miranda Wilt, Taylor and Ethan Fancher. Many nieces and nephews also survive along with her loving companion Roscoe.
Family and friends may call Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street Corfu, NY.
Diane will be laid to rest next to her beloved son Alan, on Sunday, September 8th at 11:30 a.m. in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu.
