Ryan Smith

Owner + Licensed Funeral Director

I grew up  in a small town in the Finger Lakes, where I learned early what it means to slow down and take care of the people around you. After graduating from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, I worked for several funeral homes across the Syracuse area, learning what truly matters when honoring a life.

In January 2026, I opened Syracuse Simplicity because I felt families deserve care that's honest, personal, and free of unnecessary complexity. This work isn't just a career...it's a calling.

Outside the funeral home, you'll find me hosting bonfires, working out, or spending time at church — reminders of why faith + community matter so much to me.

I'm honored to walk alongside you and your family during life's most difficult moments.

Magdalena Dunsmore

Spanish Family Liaison

Magdalena crea un ambiente cálido y acogedor para las familias que se sienten más cómodas hablando en español. Es hablante nativa de Chile.

Fuera de la funeraria, disfruta pasar tiempo con su familia y su comunidad de fe. Colabora frecuentemente como voluntaria en el Santuario Rosa Mystica en Edmeston, NY.

Magdalena creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for our families who are more comfortable speaking in Spanish. She is a native speaker from Chile.

Outside of the funeral home she enjoys spending time with her family and church community. She frequently volunteers with the Rosa Mystica Shrine in Edmeston, NY.