Cape Coral, FL: At age 97, Carl passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Carl grew up in Hemlock, NY on a dairy farm. He served in the United States Army Air Force from 1943-1945 and continued to serve in the reserves for many years. He attended Rochester Institute of Technology and received his degree from there. He worked in Automotive Engineering at Delco and Rochester Products as well as Foster Wheeler in Dansville, NY. He was a devoted Father and spent time mentoring children with the Little League and Boy Scouts. He loved to fly and owned a private plane. After his retirement, Carl moved to Florida.

After the passing of his second wife, he married Merva and had a wonderful and active marriage for 21 years. He was very active in his church, The First Assembly of God of Ft. Myers, FL. Carl and Merva served as ushers for many years and hosted young members for the Masters. They volunteered for many years together at Cape Coral Hospital. In his spare time, Carl taught Drivers Education to Senior Citizens. Carl was especially known for his faith in Christ, his devotion to Merva, his children and grandchildren, his sense of humor, desire to serve others and his love of travel. Carl and Merva travelled extensively. Carl had a passion for photography and took pictures of every event at church as well as family events and weddings.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Hope Hospice for their compassionate and dedicated care of Carl and his family. Special love and thanks to Beverly Exume who provided such love and compassion into Carl and Merva’s life.

Carl is survived by his spouse, Merva Greenman; his children by his first wife June; his son Todd (Eva) and son Mark (Paula); his step daughter Janet Aschliman; his step-son Carl Aschliman; and his step son John Aschliman; his step daugher-in law Sue Aschliman; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; his sister Barbara (Leonard) Shear and numerous nieces and nephews. Carl was preceded in death by his father Donald Smith and his mother Fern Schneck.

A Memorial Service will take place at 11AM on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia. Interment and Military Honors will immediately follow at Union Cemetery on Big Tree Street in Livonia, NY. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com