Kathleen Bowes Smith passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Landis Homes, where she had resided for 2 1/2 years. She was born in Howard, PA., December 29, 1909, the daughter of Lester and Josephine Bowes. After graduating from Lock Haven State College in 1929, she taught school for 27 years in Chester, PA, before retiring to Lancaster with her husband in 1974. She is survived by two sons; Louis E and his wife Lupe of Albuquerque, N.M. and Thomas J. and his wife Carolyn, of Mount Joy, PA. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren and one sister, Barbara Duffy of Binghamton, N.Y. She was married for 56 years to Louis Smith who died in 1986. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Louise Pfaeffle and Betty Dunn. After retiring to Lancaster, Kathleen was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and was active in the St. Philip's Catholic Church.

A memorial service will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 11:00AM. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00AM at the church. Contributions may be made in Kathleen's memory to Meals on Wheels, 1085 Manheim Pike, Lancaster,  PA 17601. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send online condolences, please visit, www.snyderfuneralhome.com