John (Smiley) R. Kolh

January 12, 2010

John “Smiley” Kolh, 76, of Camillus passed away Tuesday, January 12th at home. Born in Stratford, CT he graduated from Camillus Union Free in 1951 and served in Army before marrying Gloria (Raab) in 1959. He retired from the Camillus Highway Department after 25 years and was a 25 year member of the Camillus Fire Department. He was predeceased by Gloria in 2004. Smiley is survived by two sons Daniel and John both of Camillus; two daughters Katherine Chilson of Auburn and Suzanne (Marty) Heselton of Camillus; a sister Anne Zimmerman of Trumbull, CT; nine grandchildren Steven Walsh, Martin Heselton, Matthew Heselton, Anne Chilson, Cherel (Rob) Lawrence, Dorrie (Matt) Ohler, Feather Chilson, Heather Kolh, Jessica Kolh and five great grandchildren Azriel Lawrence, Barrett Lawrence, Cadalina Ohler, Domenica Ohler and Nathaniel Allen. Calling hours are 4 to 7 pm Friday, January 15th at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus. Burial and service will be in the spring at Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to W.A.V.E.S., 202 Bennett Rd, Camillus, NY 13031. Please sign his guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com