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Obituary: Deanna L. Smith, 47
Published: May 01, 2023
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Deanna L. Smith
OBITUARY
 I, Deanna L. (Bacon) Smith was born to
Robert and Sandra Bacon on September 8, 1975.
Before I was able
to meet them, I had an older brother David, and a baby sister Bobbi-Jean, who
passed before me. Additionally, gone
ahead are my grandparents, and many others.
My beloved Roxie girl, my sidekick for 11+ years, passed on April 5,
2023.
On April 30, 2023
I transitioned away from this life, and am survived by many; my loving
husband of 14+ years, Robert “Bobby” Smith; my son Dylan Williams; step children
Brandon Smith and Brittney (Kevin) Doyle; grandchildren Nolan and Raelynn
Doyle; parents Robert and Sandra
Bacon; in-laws Robert and Barbara Smith; siblings Scott (Sandy) Rahr, Suzanne (David) LeClair, Vicki (John) Zubrzycki,
Rebecca (Ben) Turck; brothers and sisters-in-law
Brian (Karen) Smith, Amylyn (Jim) Marley, Cindy
(Tony) Rizza; nieces and nephews Katie Rahr,
Brandon and Brooke Foster, Zachary, Alex, and Taylor Zubrzycki, Jayden and
Jack Turck, Charlie and Lily Smith, Alyssa and
Megan Marley, Marissa and Bella Rizza; cousins (and those like sisters), many
aunts, uncles, friends and acquaintances; and my very best friend Mandy
(Kelly) Zehr and family.
While this is
where I should tell you my hobbies, the person I was and all of that … I
will say this: I’m not sure I ever
really lived, or at least accomplished anything spectacular. I absolutely have had wonderful times and
adventures, and so, so many happy moments and different periods of time in
life, that I do not take for granted! But I never felt like I made any
great contributions nor really found my purpose in this life, until the end
perhaps. Given that, I do hope along the way that I made some difference to
someone, no matter how seemingly small.
The truth is I struggled, as so many do, with mental illness in the
form of poor self-vision, depression, and anxiety, which made me withdraw, too
many times and for too long. I know
all that I missed. The good news – I was learning from my mistakes
(sometimes more than once)! I was being shaped, like clay in the Potter’s
hands. God was working on me, even when I wasn’t cooperating. We are all works of art in progress.
If I may tell you,
all who are reading this: since my stormy rollercoaster ride with Kidney
Cancer began in March of 2019, I have been mercifully shown Peace that
surpasses understanding given only by God. He has given me clarity, and
understanding like I never knew or could have imagined. And this is where I realized all I’ve
learned during those valleys in my life.
I realize that not everyone believes the same things, and it’s OK!!!
Our journeys are as vastly different as we are individuals. But if I may
just ask you today, no matter your beliefs – stay positive; look for the
good (it’s there even when it’s hard to find!); be kind and compassionate
to others; open your hearts so you may hear that still, small voice; find
joy; and even when we don’t feel
like it or people seem undeserving … love one another.
Calling Hours
will be at Iseneker Funeral Home on Sunday, May
7, 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM
on Monday May 8, 2023 at Salem Christian
Fellowship 9586 Beaver Falls, Road, Beaver Falls, NY 13327.
I so appreciate
all those who helped me during my cancer journey. So in lieu of flowers, I
would ask that you continue helping my family during their time by
contributing with funeral expenses by clicking on the donate button on my
obituary at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
I would also be most
grateful to help others. Please consider donating to one of our local
Cancer Warriors to help them and their families with the ever-growing
battle against all forms of this relentless disease; or making
a donation to Caring Friends of the Community; Fund for Hope through
Lewis County General Hospital; or the Lewis County Humane Society.
Blessings to all,
Deanna L. Smith
Condolences may
be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com .
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