Elizabeth “Beth” Smith, 78
Funeral services for Elizabeth “Beth” Smith, age 78, of Tupper Lake, will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:00PM at Frary Funeral Home, Tupper Lake with Rev. James Teti officiating. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the funeral home from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. A Celebration of Life will be held after the service at Dr. Kelly Larkin’s camp at the end of the Hemlock Ridge Rd. on Tupper Lake. Mrs. Smith passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce Smith; her son, Andrew Smtih and his wife Karen, of Newburyport, MA; her granddaughters, Mirabelle and Chloe Smith. She is predeceased by her mother; her aunts, Emily (Bud) Dwyer and Irene (Bruce) Sefcik; and her uncles, Stanley and Al Watrobski.
Beth was born on April 29, 1947, in Troy, New York, the daughter of Helen Watrobski Boguss. She graduated from Catholic Central School in 1965 and went on to attend business school. She married Bruce Smith on June 21, 1969 at St. Augustine Church with Rev. Augustanovich presiding. She first went to work for New York State in Albany, NY before moving to Tupper Lake. She served as the Executive Secretary to the Director on Sunmount DDSO for 40 years before retiring in 2002.
Beth was a lifelong enthusiast of the outdoors and the arts. A passionate and accomplished golfer, she was a longtime member and past champion at the Tupper Lake Country Club, as well as a dedicated player in the Twilight League. She also enjoyed bowling and spending time boating on Tupper Lake, embracing the natural beauty of the Adirondacks. A gifted artisan, Beth was a master “Glassmith” known for her stunning stained-glass creations and handcrafted glass jewelry. Her creativity also extended to woodworking, where she took great pride in designing and building Adirondack furniture.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, 169 Main St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986.
Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.