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- SMITH Esther Ruth Stonier
age 89, of South Olcott Road, Big Flats, died on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at home. She was born on November 11, 1922 in Covington, PA, the daughter of Edward E. and Edith (Brace) Smith. She married William Stonier in 1943 in South Lancaster, MA. He predeceased her in 1983. Esther graduated from Northside High School. She was a foster caregiver for many years, opening her home throughout the years to nearly 80 children and adults. She was an avid bird watcher. Esther attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Corning and was dedicated to her religion. She enjoyed traveling and camping. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Lynn S. and Sabine Stonier of Savona, Linda and George Stafford of Smithfield, NC, Lucinda and David Adams of South Bradford, and Donald and Lynn M. Stonier of Big Flats; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Bill Hafner of Auburn, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law, Glenn and Roberta Smith of Calhoun, GA, and Paul and Jeanne Smith of Collegedale, TN; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; one great, great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons, Lewis Stonier and William Stonier, and by her siblings, Cora Lainson, Walton Smith, Harold Smith, and James Smith. It was Esther’s wish that there be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 1:00pm at Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats.
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