Smith, Patricia A.Binghamton: Patricia A. Smith, 75, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at her home after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Donald; children, Kathy, Penny Cron, Jim and Gina, Mark, Brian, Claudine and Paul Tierno; Her sister, Anne Hamlett, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, special niece, Colleen Eberly, also many other nieces, nephews, cousins who will miss her dearly. She was a Special ED Aide at Afton and Harpursville Schools for many years. She loved her family especially watching her grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Church Chenango St. Binghamton. Those wishing may make memorial contributations to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd. Vestal, NY 13850.