Worcester: Tyler D. Smeltzer, 31, passed away unexpectantly on Friday, May 26th,  in the UMass Memorial Hospital, University Campus, Worcester.

He leaves his father, Rod A. Smeltzer and his fiancé Margaret Allen of East Brookfield; his mother, Jodi L. (Verge) Smeltzer and her longtime companion Timothy Trifone of Southbridge; his two sisters, Ashley Roy and her husband Mathew of Auburn and Megan Smeltzer, Master at Arms, US Navy, Sicily Italy; his brother, Jared Kahikina of Southbridge; his maternal grandfather, Dwight Buxton and his wife Karen of Middletown Springs, VT; his maternal grandmother, Sandra Buxton and her longtime companion Donald Shine of Worcester; his paternal grandfather, Ronald Smeltzer of Green Valley, AZ; his nephew, Mason Ronald Roy; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  He also leaves his beloved Shiba Inu dog 'Zeus'.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Shirley Smeltzer.  Tyler was born in Worcester on Sept. 18, 1991.

Tyler was a Union Roofer with the Local 33, Boston and worked for Greenwood Industries for the past 5 years.  A self-proclaimed chef he enjoyed cooking and previously worked as a cook for various restaurants.  He enjoyed gardening.  Tyler's biggest passion was the outdoors, he loved hiking and was an avid fisherman.

Calling hours for Tyler will be held on Sunday, June 4th, from 2:00 to 4:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  His funeral service and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, 11 Young Rd., East Brookfield, MA 01515.