She graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 1960.
Marilyn worked as an Elementary School teacher in Walden, NY.
She was actively involved in Hospice and was a retired volunteer at the Visitor’s Information Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Smith, daughter, Melanie Smith Neucall, sister, Ann- Marie Merrifield and son-in-law, John Kurta.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Dee Jaye Kurta, son, Jeffery Smith (Cindy), grandchildren, Todd Kurta, Jade Kurta (Anthony), Benjamin Smith, and Shoshana Smith as well as her great grandson, Blake Venditti.
The family would like to thank George C. Forsythe Hospice Home for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in their final days.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in their honor to George C. Forsythe Hospice Home, 450 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823 or New Paltz Rotary Foundation, PO Box 352, New Paltz, NY 12561.