Obituaries
Elizabeth J. Hubbs Smith, 93
Elizabeth J. Hubbs Smith, 93, formerly of Liberty Street, Lancaster, died Tuesday night, April 1, 2008 at Mennonite Home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Clerico Iannone. Elizabeth was the wife of the late Harry B. Smith and she was preceded in death by her first husband Paul A. Hubbs, who died in 1989.
Elizabeth was a homemaker and previously worked ten years as a waitress at Meadow Hills Dining House and as a clerk for four years at Penn Supreme. A member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Elizabeth was an Eucharistic Minister at the church. She volunteered at the former St Joseph Hospital.
Elizabeth enjoyed her family, and making quilts for her them. She loved the beach and going crabbing.
Surviving is a son, Paul A. Jr. husband of Lynn Hubbs, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a stepdaughter; Elaine wife of Parke Eckman, four stepsons: Barry husband of Janet Smith, Kenneth husband of Kathleen Smith, Richard husband of Cathy Smith, Charles husband of Donna Smith, fifteen step grandchildren, twenty-eight step great grandchildren, two sisters; Julia Grossman, Teresa wife of Harvey R. Bilger, and a brother, Benjamin R. Iannone. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Mary Caterbone, Rosie Iannone and four brothers: Gus, John, Gregory and Joe Iannone.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Anne’s Catholic Church, North Duke and Liberty Streets, Lancaster on Saturday at 10:00AM. Interment will be in St Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the church from 9-10:00AM on Saturday. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home.
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Mrs Hubbs-Smith meant a lot to me, as she was my Godmother. She was, for many years, my Grandmother’s (Beulah Reed’s) next door neighbor and dear friend. I remember a warm, welcoming person when I recall childhood visits to her house. I have wonderful memories of Mrs Hubbs-Smith attending my wedding. (My father-in-law was so pleased to find out that she was Italian!) When my daughter Alyssa was born, my Mom and I brought her to see Mrs Hubbs, while she lived on Liberty St. Always dear, loving and gracious, Elizabeth J. Hubbs Smith will live on in the many who knew her.
Her Loving Goddaughter,
Jennifer (Reed) DeSimone
What a lovely and good and moreover a longtime friend I lost. Betty, as I always knew her, was a gem to be around. She voluntered at the church office where I work since 1970 and assisted Lucy on the Funeral Committee many years ago. A friend to all, Betty was always well liked by the pastors of the parrish. Her quietness and humble nature made her very lovable. Betty and I and some other friends went to Bingo, out to lunch, or she invited me to her home for her homemade crabcakes. Delicious. So many fun memories of Betty, and May she Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord, and remember Paul dying on April 17, and Betty in April now also. Paul and Harry will be greeting her and know she brought happines to the both of them. May the Peace of the Lord be with all of you and this includes her stepfamily as well. She was proud to be part of both families. A friend who cared/loved her.
Rita R. Boyer
