Leon Smith
October 27, 2019
Australian-American sculptor Leon Smith passed away on October 27th at the age of 86 at his home in Ancramdale, NY, after a 16-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He sculpted up until the last months of his life. Leon Smith is survived by his wife and loving, 56-year companion in art and life, Elaine; also his devoted son, Daniel, and daughter-in-law, Lauren; daughter, Jessica, and grandchildren David, Julia, Benjamin, Ziggy and Nergu; brother Cyril Smith and sister Esther Gans and brother-in-law Maurice Gans, of Sydney, Australia, and sister Sally Smith, of Melbourne, Australia; nieces and nephews Jamie, Alex, Avie, Debbie, Naomi, Jonathan, Allon and Dana and their families. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 29th 11:00 AM the chapel at Temple Israel Cemetery in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.
Australian-American sculptor Leon Smith passed away on October 27th at the age of 86 at his home in Ancramdale, NY, after a 16-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He sculpted up until the last months of his life. Leon Smith is survived by... View Obituary & Service Information