Obituary of Janis R. Smith-Vollmer

Janis R. Smith-Vollmer passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Elderwood of Lockport.  Born in Hamburg, NY on December 24, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Barlett S. and Cordelia Bennet Ramsdell.  Janis Graduated from Geneseo State Teachers College in 1946  and came to Lockport to work as an elementary school teacher with  the Lockport City Schools. She taught second grade at Emmet Belknap School.  She was a long time member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, a member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization, (PEO),  Family Seminar Mothers Club, Junior Service League and The American Contract Bridge League.  She was predeceased by her husbands, John H. Smith who passed away in 1988 and Gene D. Vollmer, who passed away in 2017. She also was co-owner of Cook Wholesale Of Medina, where she worked with her first husband and son.

Janis is survived by her children, Jeffrey J. (Kathleen) Smith and Melissa S. (Robert) McGregor; grandmother of Jeffrey J. (Linda) Smith Jr. and Tyler R. (Chelsea) Smith; great grandmother of Jack M., Chase M. and Ryker R. Smith.

A Private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery.  In Lieu of flowers, Memorials to the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter BR, c/o Lisa Richards, 136 Park Lane Circle, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family.  Online condolences atwww.pruddenandkandt.com.