Matthew M. â??Matt�? Smith

Age 31 of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly due to an automobile accident on January 25, 2006 in Elmira, NY. Matthew is survived by his wife, Cara Smith, formerly of Millerton, PA; daughter, Savannah Rose Smith; parents, Linda and Robert Smith of Pine City; father-in-law, Harold (Ricanne) Wheeler of Millerton, PA; mother-in-law, Kim (Richard) Pratt of Kentucky; sister, Christine M. Smith; brother, Luke M. Smith; sister-in-law, Sheenah Wheeler; brother-in-law, Abraham (Sara) Wheeler; grandfather, Robert M. Masia; grandmother, Barbara (Smith) Ward; grandparents-in-law, Lewis and June Wheeler; Ted and Dena Loukota; Richard and Beverly Smith; 3 nephews; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; many friends from home and Virginia; and ?Shadow Marie?, man?s best friend.He was predeceased by his grandmother, Betty Masia; grandfather, Manville F. Smith; uncle, Robert P. Masia; aunt, Theresa Zinn; cousin, Patrick Titus; and uncle, Captain James H. Titus.Matthew was an avid hunter and fisherman and a graduate of the Southside High School Class of 1992. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Friday, January 27, 2006 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at 11 AM in St. Mary?s Church(Southside), 224 Franklin St., Elmira, NY.FatherRobert MacNamara will celebrate the Mass.Interment will be in St. Peter & Paul?s Cemetery, Elmira. Memorial donations in Matthew?s name may be made to Savannah?s Education Fund, c/o Christine M. Smith, 500-A Franklin St., Elmira, NY14904.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .