

Funeral services for Linda M. Smithers, age 67 formerly of Ogdensburg, will be held on Thursday (June 16, 2016 at 12:00pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Pastor David Hart officiating. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery in Ogdensburg.
Calling hours will be held also on Thursday from 10:00am until the time of the funeral. Linda passed away early Sunday morning (June 12th) at the Northwood @ Courtland Nursing Home.
Surviving is her daughter Tanya Newvine and her companion John Gilbert of Ogdensburg; two brothers Wendell Dalton of Florida and Richard “Dick” (Judy) Dalton of Heuvelton, her former companion Howard Wallace of Ogdensburg; his children Chris (Rochelle) Wallace of St. Albans, VT, Scott (Stephanie) Wallace of Hannawa Falls, and their children Amelia, Leland & Kevin Wallace. Many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive.
Linda was born on March 3, 1949 in Ogdensburg NY, a daughter of the late Herbert & Dorothy (Pruner) Dalton. She graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy and later became employed as a secretary at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center until 2004 when she retired. Former marriages with Jerry Newvine and George Smithers ended.
Linda enjoyed walking dogs and animals of all kinds, refinishing furniture, home remodeling and spending time with friends and family.
Memorial contributions can be made to the SPCA, 6718 NY-68, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or the 1st Congregational Church of Ogdensburg, 300 NY Avenue, Ogdensburg, NY 13669. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
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