Julianne Marie Smith, 81, departed this life peacefully by the love and support of her family on Saturday, February 17,2024 at the Pines Nursing home Utica, NY with her loved ones at her side

She was born on October 16,1942 the daughter of the late Julian and Helen Dziedzic. She had one sister Helen Sager.

Julianne is survived by her 9 children who will miss her deeply Tammy Worden, Wendy Montanez, Melissa Fitzgerald, Heather Vaughan, Christopher Keiser, Damien Keiser , Tara Rodriguez, Samantha Keiser, Natasha White and her multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is remembered by her family as a loving and giving person. She enjoyed cooking, bingo  and spending time with the family especially the holidays. She will be sadly missed.

The family wishes to sincerely thank the entire staff at Pines Nursing Home in Utica for the great care and compassion that was given during her time.

Services will be held Friday February 23,2024 at 2 p.m. at the Child's Chapel at Forest Hill Cemetery, 2201 Oneida St. Utica, NY.  Friends may greet the family  after the prayer service. Arrangements under  the guidance of John L Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks, NY. To send an  online greeting go to : www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com