Robert E. Smithfield, 57, of Lancaster went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Born in Syracuse, NY and raised in Old Forge, PA he was the son of Marilyn (Miller) Smith and the late Robert Smith. He was the loving husband of Cynthia (Sodak) Smithfield with whom he shared over 31 years of marriage. He was a 1978 graduate of Old Forge High School. Robert moved to Lancaster along with his family in 1996. He was a self-employed plumber by trade and loved what he did. He developed many relationships with the customers he served over the years. Robert loved hunting, fishing, Penn State football and the Chicago Bears. Most of all he loved spending time with his wife, Cindy who he considered his best friend and also his four sons. Robert was a Christian and loved his Lord. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Jonathan Smithfield of Washington, D.C., David Smith of Lancaster, Thomas Smithfield of Marietta and Corey Smithfield of Philadelphia. Also surviving are three sisters, Margie Harris wife of George, Linda Butler wife of Andrew both of Old Forge, PA and Lorrie Campbell wife of Mark of Pittston, PA, one brother, James Smith of Old Forge, PA and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment to follow in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster. Friends and family will be received from 6-8PM on Thursday, November 9, 2017 and again from 10-11AM at the funeral home on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.