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Carl Wayne NILES, 75, of Smethport, PA, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at his home, leaving behind a life that was anything but ordinary. Carl lived life on his terms. He was independent, determined, fiercely loyal, occasionally stubborn (although he would probably argue that point), and never one to let someone else tell him how he should do things. Thirty-one years ago, Carl was given six months to live. Apparently, Carl had other plans. Six months turned into 31 years—and
