Susan L. Smith, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Paradise, PA she is the daughter of Louise (Gilgore) Brown and the late James T. Brown, Sr.  She was married to Charles Smith for 38 years.

She was a 1974 graduate of Pequea  Valley High School. Susan had cooked in and managed restaurants her entire life, and most recently was employed by Calvary Fellowship Homes. She enjoyed bowling, camping, cooking, reading, collecting lighthouses and playing cards. Susan loved her family and wanted everyone she was around to laugh and have a good time. She was especially fond of her dog, Pupper.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her daughter, Melinda S. Gable, wife of Andrew, of Lancaster; 2 brothers, James T. Brown, Jr., husband of Wendy , of Lancaster and  Joseph Brown, Sr., of  Ephrata; 3 sisters, Patricia Brown, of Hollywood, FL, Laurie Robinson, wife of Brad of Lancaster and Amanda Brown.

A Funeral Service will be at 10:30AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 with the Rev. Dr. James Haun officiating. A viewing will be from 9:30-10:30AM at the funeral home on Tuesday. Interment in Middle Octorara Church Cemetery, Bart Twp, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Susan's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661