Rose M. Smith, 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Conestoga View on Saturday, May 26, 2012.

She was the wife of the late William H. Smith, who passed away in 2004. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Paparo.

Rose had worked for many years as a produce clerk at the A&P Supermarkets in the Lancaster area.

An active member of First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, she had served as a deacon and usher. She loved to cook for family dinners, and also kept her freezer full for shut-ins.

Rose had been the top-selling Avon Lady for 15 years in the Lancaster area. She was known as a great giver of hugs.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda R. Yost of Lancaster; her brothers Joseph husband of Anne Paparo and Sam Paparo, both of Lancaster, his sister Mary Ann Snyder of Conestoga and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her stepchildren, all of Lancaster: Bill husband of Blanche Smith, Donnie husband of Barbara Smith, Shirley wife of Gerald Horn, Carolyn Kennedy, Judy wife of Bob Saylor, and Audrey wife of Leon Bughman.

Friends will be received on Thursday, May 31, 2012  from 10-11AM at First Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with the Memorial Service to follow at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Rose's memory to First Presbyterian Church at the above address. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661