Hornell, New York

Robin Kaye Smith – 48 – of 110 East Ave., Hornell, died Thursday morning (November 7, 2024) shortly after arriving at St. James Hospital, following previous medical conditions.

Born in Hornell on September 11, 1976, she was the daughter of Stephen Dickinson & Peggy (Dickinson) Smith.

Robin grew up in the Jasper-Troupsburg area and later lived in Hornell.  She was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1993).

For many years, Robin was employed at the Alfred University Dining Hall and was affectionately known as the “Gelato Lady.”  She also served as a bartender at the Old Mill Inn in Alfred.  For several years Robin was employed as a surgical coordinator at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.

Robin had a deep appreciation for music, such as Poison, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Post Malone and Morgan Wallen. Robin loved going to concerts of her favorite bands with her daughters. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed reading — especially Mystery Thrillers and Romance Novels.  She loved spending time at the beach. She was also a former member of the Hornell VFW. Robin loved surrounding herself with family and friends, most importantly her cousin, Nicole Shinebarger, and their group of girls.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Frank & Sharon Dickinson; and her maternal grandparents, Clayton Drake and Berdena Cornell.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Brooke Smith of Canisteo and Ashley Smith (David Fowler) of Hornell; her mother, Peggy Smith of Hornell; her father, Stephen Dickinson of Westfield, PA; 2 sisters, Roxine (Stacey) Wilson of Mansfield, PA and Christy Dickinson of Addison; 2 brothers, Ryan Dickinson of Hornell and Christopher Dickinson of Addison, NY; her treasured granddaughter, Kaleesi Kaye Fowler; along with several nieces & nephews.

At Robin’s request there will be no calling hours.  A “Celebration of Life” will be held at the Canisteo American Legion on November 30th, at 1:00 PM.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Robin’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.