Paul E. Smith, 69, passed away on Monday October 26, 2026, in Buffalo General Hospital.

Born on January 30, 1957 in Jamestown, the son of the late Loren D. and Ruth M. Risley Smith.

Paul was most recently employed at Trucklite as a custodian.

In his free time, Paul enjoyed fishing, admiring semi-trucks, and listening to old school music from Smokey and the Bandit and Glen Campbell.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Rena Lanning and Debbie Smith.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be donated to a charity of one's choice.