Joan K. Vanderhoff Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 16, 2022, at the age of 81, Joan K. Vanderhoff (Canastota, New York) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Noah Smith and Mildred Smith (DeVaul); her son Melvin "Satch" Schmidtka, Jr.; and her siblings, Ellis "Duke" Smith, Elmer Smith, Gerald "Jigger" Smith, Barbara Splain and Helen McAllister.
She is survived by: her husband Donald Vanderhoff; and her children, DJ Frazier Shepard (Carrie Shepard) of Syracuse, John Schmidtka (Brenda Johnson) of Oneida, Sheila DeFazio (Mychel Wilson), Carolina and Stephen Smith of Canastota.
In her memory, donations may be made to the Canastota Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 81, Canastota, NY 13032, or to the Greater Lenox Ambulance Service, Inc. (GLAS), PO Box 382, Canastota, NY 13032, with envelopes available at the service.
