Amanda Jane Heaney-Smith died Dec. 3, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY after an 11 month battle with leukemia. Amanda was born in Oneonta, NY to Sonja W. (Sunnie) Linabery of Franklin and the late Richard Heaney. Her life was an adventure that ended too soon. She first married Robert Huffmire and they owned and ran "E Pleuribus Unum" in Walton, a coin investment business which failed in the financial downturn of the 1980's, but through experience, taught her a great deal. She then moved to Jersey City, NJ and pursued several different careers, working on Wall St. at a law firm, then for a land surveyor, and later a trucking company. She moved to W. Orange with NJ lawyer Barry Maurer who was a pre-eminent collector of African Divination Sculpture. His collection was one by which all others were measured. Again, she soaked up knowledge and, as they travelled internationally, widened her horizons. During this time she also dabbled in modeling and got her NJ Real Estate license. After Barry died, she started her own business as a free-lance accountant for many firms in the NJ area. At the same time she stayed interested in African Art and formed a business relationship with Barry's best friend, Marc Felix of Brussels, Belgium, an important collector & Dealer, as well as author of several books. As his agent, she made many trips to Sotheby's Auction House in NYC to purchase valuable works of art. On Oct. 31, 1998, Amanda married the love of her life, Edward Jack Smith in a memorable Halloween Wedding at Major's Inn in Gilbertsville. Together, with the help of her brother Craig Heaney and others, they converted parts of a large barn on Pine Hill Rd, Unadilla into a beautiful home that welcomed family & friends. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday, and she often cooked dinner for 20-30 people. Perpetual honeymooners, they enjoyed vacations at their timeshare in Cancun, MX, and one time, swam with tigers at a wildlife preserve there. During this period, she also worked for Interim Health Care, eventually becoming Controller of this multi-million dollar corporation. And, they enjoyed breeding and raising American Paint Horses on their "Amandaland Acres" farm. She and Ed were very involved with Greater Maywood Rural Community services and generously gave of their time and talents. Living in the Town of Sidney, she became very interested in town politics and finances. She worked closely with former Town Supervisor, Joe Madddelone during his tenure, and at the time of her death, she was Deputy to Town Supervisor Gene Pigford. Over the many years in which she was involved, her innovative & Imaginative ideas saved the town a great deal of money. Also interested in the affairs of Delaware County, she enthusiastically supported Judge Gary Rosa in his campaign to become Delaware County Family Court Judge. In 2011, Amanda was hospitalized with a monster staph infection that nearly took her life. She never really recovered and was in constant, disabling pain. When Ed collapsed & died while marching in the 2015 Memorial Day Parade in Sidney, only six months after the death of her father, she was devastated. Seven months later, in January of this year she was diagnosed, with an aggressive form of leukemia, which she battled valiantly, never giving up. We thought she would beat the odds, but sadly it was not to be. She is survived by her mother, Sunnie Linabery (Stan White, Norwich), her brother, Brian Heaney (Tracie Shelton), Afton, and his son, Nevada Heaney of Bainbridge, and brother Craig Heaney, Sidney and also aunts, uncles, cousins & other family members, friends, and neighbors who loved her dearly. At her request, there is no funeral, but instead a party to celebrate her life, at a later date. We are grateful and forever indebted to the dedicated healthcare professionals who took such good care of her. And to the wonderful friends and neighbors who took such good care of things at home. In her memory, please consider blood donations or joining the Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Alternatively, gifts to Delaware Valley Humane Society or the American Cancer Society might be considered. On-line condolences may be made at: www.wmaddenfh.com. Arrangements by the Westcott-Madden Funeral Home 123 Main Street Unadilla.

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