Mary Ann Smith, 73, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at St. Anne's Retirement Village in Columbia.

She was the wife of Robert E. Smith, with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage this past June 27 ^th . Born in Waymart, PA, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Edna Beckwith Gilhooley.

Mary Ann had worked as a dietician with Stouffers Food Corporation in their Restaurant Division, and also as a dietician with the Methodist Retirement Home in Asbury Park, NJ. Her last place of employment was with the UGI Corporation of Lancaster.

A very active member of St. James Catholic Church, Mary Ann was a member of the Altar Society, the Women of St. James, and the Silver Liners. She also was a volunteer with the Lititz Meals On Wheels.

Mary Ann was a 1960 graduate of Mansfield University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics and Education.

She was a former president and secretary of the Lancaster County Home Economics Assn, was an avid reader, sewer, and sports fan.

In addition to her husband, Robert, she is survived by her 3 sons: Stephen R. Smith of Lancaster, Timothy R. Smith of Lititz, and Michael R. Smith married to Debra Kline-Smith of Lititz; her daughter Maria L. married to Paul Collier of Dover, Delaware; and her grandchildren Madalyn and Anna Smith.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 930-11AM at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave, Lititz, PA 17543, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Mary Ann's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 hospiceoflancaster.org or to St. Anne's Retirement Village, 3952 Columbia, Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603.  To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100