Beverly A. Smith

1932-2025

Beverly A. Smith, 92, of Dunkirk, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk. She was born in the Town of Arkwright on Dec. 14, 1932, the daughter of the late Earl and Gladys (Cardot) White. Beverly was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1950. She always attended the Forestville Alumni Banquet and had just recently celebrated her 75th anniversary.

At one time she was the Town of Arkwright Clerk. Beverly enjoyed spending summers at their cottage on Bear Lake, baking & crocheting. She loved nature, birds and being with family.

Survivors include a son-in-law Daniel Pleszewski, four grandchildren; Brett (Destiny) St. George, Kristee (John) Trisler, Amy (Tony) Gavazzi & Kellie Smith, four great grandchildren; Kyla St. George, Daniel Trisler, Zevea & Lennox Richter and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Carl Smith, whom she married on Dec. 16, 1950 in the Fredonia United Methodist Church and who died on Mar. 12, 2012, two sons Chad A. Smith who died Sept. 15, 1995 & Kimberly D. Smith who died May 27, 2025, a daughter Lynda L. Pleszewski who died Mar. 3, 2009, four brothers Perry, Bruce “Joe”, Dale & Jack White and a sister Cora VanArsdale Closson.

Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main St., Forestville on Wednesday, Sept. 10th, from 4-7 PM. Private Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Burnham Hollow Cemetery, Town of Arkwright.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Charity of one’s choice. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.