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Lucinda Smyser Obituary
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 S. George St., York (the former Hahn Home) with The Rev. Patrick J. Rooney STS, Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, York, officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Olivia's House Grief and Loss Center for Children, 830 S. George St., York, PA 17403; or to North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050; or the York Cancer Center, Patient Help Fund, 25 Monument Drive, Suite 194, York, PA 17403.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucinda Smyser
Jim & Michelle Lovas
July 16, 2011
The Hans kids and the Lovas kids always shared a special bond together... I know we all felt / feel it. And although the distances and time seemed so vast, all we had to do was remember.
I remember, Cindy. I remember.
July 7, 2011
Cindy and I shared a friendship for over 45 years. We had moments of laughter that brought us to tears, and moments of tears that brought us to laughter. It is all of those memories that I will cherish until we meet again. To Amanda, Drew, Andy, all of her brothers and sisters, and her entire extended family, I offer my heartfelt sympathy. I will miss her forever and will always remember her in my prayers.
Love,
Marylee Hoffman
Phoenix AZ
Rosemary Keefer Bradl
July 3, 2011
Alice and Janice,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I didn't know Cindy personally, but she was your "little sister". I have a lot of good memories of times spent at you home on Second St. Please know you both have been in my thoughts and prayers. Contact me.
Paula Fogarty
July 2, 2011
As kind as she was lovely, Cindy was a special person who will be missed, truly, by all who knew her. My condolences to all her family members and good friends.
June 27, 2011
To Cindy's
Family:
What a wonderful lady. Cindy was always pleasant and always had a smile. She was a volunteer and a member of the Board of the Shining Light Thrift Shop, and I extend our sympathy to you on behalf of the volunteers and Board Members. Connie Bartell Hanna, Harrisburg, PA
June 26, 2011
To Cindy's children and siblings, I can only say that our world is a better place for having known her. To know Cindy was to love her; her virtues were many. As a kind, generous, genuine and gentle woman, she led by example and inspired us all to be better persons, both in family and in career. We will always remember Cindy as a wonderful friend; we can only imagine how special she has been as a sister and a mother.
Eleanor Ramos
June 26, 2011
So sorry I could not be with you at the services. I will always remember my cousin Cindy and all our family times together. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love, Eleanor
Bridget Spagnolo-Still
June 25, 2011
To Cindy's family goes my prayers and sympathy for your loss. Cindy had a beautiful smile and is now an angel with God. Classmate Bridget
Michelle Sladinski & Mike McGowan
June 25, 2011
Dear Amanda and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about your mother's passing. She was a beautiful woman and I know you two had a very special bond. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love, Michelle and Mike
June 25, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of our family in PA today. It is hard to express the sadness we feel, like staring at an empty space next to us where we know someone should be, and yet she is not. Her place is now closer to us, in our hearts. We will miss you, Cindy.
Love Tina and Reed Payne, Marina, Chase and Sierra
June 24, 2011
Dear Cindy,
Two favorite memories come to mind: 1965-66 as McD freshmen sitting on your bed listening to your brother, Woody in his bedroom, attempt to sign the Beach Boys "Barbara Ann" over and over and over again.
Fast forward to 2007, you are happily sorting mounds of donated clothing in the back room of Shining Light Thrift Shop on a "free" Saturday.
Your sweet smile and personality will be forever missed.
May you rest in peace,
Sue Lewis Shebosky
June 24, 2011
We cannot put into words how saddened we are to hear about Cindy's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you always,
Jeff, Fanny & Cathy Lovas
Claudia & Rob Armbruster
June 23, 2011
Dear Drew & Family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. The Meloro Family
Audrey, Eddie & Olivia Hans
June 23, 2011
Dear Aunt Cindy,
We miss you and will always love you!
June 23, 2011
To the family of Cindy Smyser: My
deepest sympathies. I knew Cindy from
the old Shapp Administration when she worked in the Governor's Press Office. I saw her later on many occasions when she became the Manager
of the Governor's Residence. I last saw her in October 2009 when Mrs. Rendell honored Pennsylvania Distinguished Daughters at a luncheon.
Cindy came out to meet me and say hello. It was nice to see her there.
I was shocked when I saw that she had passed away yesterday. Family stay strong and know that you had a wonderful family member.
Patricia Stringer
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Peg Albert
June 23, 2011
Peter and Family,
I did not know your loved one, but wish to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 23, 2011
Dear Drew and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother. I will always remember the talks we had about our sons as you were growing up. She was so kind and patient. May God comfort you in your sorrow.
Susan and Frank Bogden
Doreen Atkinson
June 23, 2011
I knew you for such a short time Cindy, but will always treasure happy memories. Love from your new found cousin from England. God Bless. Doreen.
Reverend India E. Garnett
June 23, 2011
To the Hans-Smyser Family;
My heart and prayers are with you in your tremendous loss. Her memory and essence shall forever be with you. That means she will always live in your hearts, as well as in the soul of the Universe. Be gentle with yourselves. Very gentle, please.
Janice Hans
June 22, 2011
"Unable are the Loved to die
For Love is Immortality". ~Emily Dickinson
Dear Cindy, Miss you......love you. ~Janice
Bonnie Francella
June 22, 2011
To those who were blessed to have Cindy as a mother, wife, sister, or friend, part of her will always be with you. People like Cindy don't just pass through your life, they leave an imprint on you. She was a free spirit with both determination and intelligence. I admired her for that. If only everyone could be a little more like Cindy.
Pastor Jerry Schmidt
June 22, 2011
Once you found Cindy's heart, you were hooked for life. I am proud to have served under her and called her my friend. May the many prayers bring some of God's peace to your hearts.
June 22, 2011
Dear Andy and family: My wife, Polly, and I worked with Ed Hans at Sears in the late 50's and during the early 60's. We were friends with both Alice and Ed but never had to much association with the children as we move from Harrisburg in 65. We stayed in touch with Alice and Ed, visited with them when they moved to Messa, AZ and saw Alice last at Bethany Village. A great family and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Cindy, you, your children,her brothers and her sisters. Our sympathies to all. Polly and Dick Anglin
June 22, 2011
Andy, I just heard about your loss. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Myrt Whiteley
Patti (Wolfe) Dubs
June 22, 2011
On behalf of the entire 1969 Bishop McDevitt High School Reunion Committee, of which Cindy was "our heart", I send our deepest sympathy to her entire family. She was one of a kind....the BEST kind....and an inspiration to all of us in her strength, dedication and courage.
Cindy was so genuine, so warm and inviting that you were always happy to be in her presence. We are better people because of her and we are blessed to have called her our good friend.
June 22, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Cindy's family. It is so difficult to lose someone so young who was so full of life before she became ill. My prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Remember, Cindy will always be with you in spirit -- treasure your beautiful memories. Bridget DelGaudio, Rockville Centre, NY.
Sandy Wolfe
June 22, 2011
Cindy will be missed. She was charming, talented and always a professional. My condolences to her family.
Nuala O'Neill
June 22, 2011
Dearest Cindy,
You've gone far too soon, but what beautiful memories you have left for all who loved you so well.
My deepest sympathy to the Hans-Smyser family.
Lisa Ramos-Oakley
June 22, 2011
Cindy had a huge heart that enveloped everyone around her, especially children and animals. My fondest memory was watching her play with my son in the garden. They became best friends instantly dipping their toes in the sprinklers and sitting with the peacocks. Her strength and love and perseverance will accompany all who she touched in life.
Jim Martin
June 22, 2011
My heart goes out to Cindy's family and all who knew her. You could not work with or know Cindy without having your heart touched by her. Her talent and dedication were evident in everything she did.
For many years, my staff and I worked with Cindy at the Residence and experienced the joy she brought to every occasion. I know that wherever Cindy is, she is well-loved and already making that residence a better place.
Jim Martin and the entire staff of The Garden Path Gifts and Flowers
Marty Pane
June 22, 2011
My heartfelt sympathies to the Smyser family on your loss.
Fuller Runyan
June 22, 2011
To Cindy's family, friends and colleagues - I offer my heartfelt condolences. May your happy memories of Cindy sustain you in your grief. To my friend and colleague Cindy - Farewell and Godspeed. You "fought the good fight; finished the course; kept the faith..." Rest well.
Ron Prislupski
June 22, 2011
Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. Cindy was a true friend, to all who worked with her.
Joan Silver
June 22, 2011
Amanda and Drew,
My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Mom. She was a warm, caring, courageous, loving mother. I can't imagine the depth of your loss. Please know how much I admire your support to her during her passing - and how certain I am that this made all the difference to her life in her last days. Love, Joan Silver
Matthew Bogden
June 21, 2011
To the Smyser/Hans families. Mrs. Smyser always welcomed me in to her home with warmth and respect. I am grateful to have met her, may she rest in peace.
Carrie Schwalm-Wilson
June 21, 2011
Drew & Amanda, Sorry for the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories you made with her. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your entire family.
Christopher Hans
June 21, 2011
Cindy....I miss you. I miss your competitive spirit. I'll never forget losing to you in the finals of adult musical chairs. Jill and I will be consuming a Manhattan in your honor. God bless you.
Chris
David Dunn
June 21, 2011
I worked with Cindy both as the Director of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and most recently as the Director of the State Museum. Cindy always greeted me and my colleagues with a warm, genuine energy that will be sorely missed. On behalf of the staff of the State Museum, our condolences to the Smyser/Hans families.
Theresa Cyzeski
June 21, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the family, cindy will truly be missed.
Vicki Laucks Werner
June 21, 2011
Dear Amanda, Drew, Andy...all brothers and sisters--
what a life well-lived, a wonderful wife, mom, and a dear friend and sister to her family and friends.
I am heartbroken to lose my lovely friend. I will miss her always.
Vicki
Kitti Taylor
June 21, 2011
Andy, Amanda and Drew -
My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone who loved Cindy. She was always that bright light when entering a room. I have great memories of our "girl's night out" and how we would talk about you kids. She leaves you with beautiful memories. I hope you can find comfort in remembering what a wonderful person she was and the enormous love she had for all of you.
With my deepest sympathy,
Kitti
Monica Willett
June 21, 2011
My sincerest condolences go out to Cindy's family and friends at this difficult time. She was bright and charming, just a caring and wonderful woman, and she will be sorely missed by many.
Nell McCormack Abom
June 21, 2011
Cindy, your professional, calming presence and welcoming smile made it a joy to visit and work out of the Governor's Residence. I will miss you and I thank you for your devoted service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Kathleen Garrett
June 21, 2011
Farewell, my friend....
Alfonzo Robinson
June 21, 2011
I worked with Cindy for years at the Department of General Services and she was always professional and friendly. She will be greatly missed.
Jackie Armstrong
June 21, 2011
To the Smyser Family,
I remember Cindy when we all worked in the Governor Casey Administration. Going to the Governor's mansion to do the Christmas cards with the Casey family she was always there greeting everyone also when we had the Governor's Christmas party at the mansion. She always had a smile on her face and was a very pleasant woman. I'm sure she will be greatly missed.
God Bless the family,
Jackie
Patricia O'Neill-Gallo
June 21, 2011
My Dear Brave Friend,
You are at Peace. Watch over us until we meet again. I Love you,admire you and will miss you forever.
To your Beloved Family: My Heartfelt Condolences.
Alex Bellotti
June 21, 2011
Cindy, you will be deeply missed. It will never be the same at the Governor's Residence without her. She was always a joy to be around and to work with. My most sincere condolences to the entire Smyser and Hans family. May her memory bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart.
Joseph Fagan
June 21, 2011
God Bless the Smyser/Hans families. Cindy and my Uncle Tony Crouthamel were dear friends working closely for many years at the Governor's home. A true loss to many. My condolences to the entire family. God bless!
Y. Robin Brown
June 21, 2011
I worked with Cindy at the Department of General Services from 1992 until 2005 and she was a joy to work with. Cindy was a true professional who worked very hard for each and every Governor who resided in residence. Much of the items purchased for the residence was procured by my staff and with the selection of Cindy's excellent and carefull taste. My condolences to Andy and the entire family she will be missed.
Dave Pinskey
June 21, 2011
My job requires the occasional visit to the Governors Residence where Cindy was always such a gracious and cheerful host. She will be sorely missed. Dave Pinskey - Commonwealth Media Services
Sam Marsico
June 21, 2011
To the entire Smyser/Hans families, may pleasant memories ease your sorrows. May God bless you all!
June 21, 2011
For years, Cindy and I would swim every morning at the YMCA in Harrisburg. Being a frequent guest at the Governor's home, I always looked forward to being greeted by Cindy with her great smile and pleasant personality. My condolences to Andy and the entire family. You will be greatly missed Cindy,
Bobby Snyder
Manhattan Beach, CA.
Highland Beach, FL
Formerly of Harrisburg
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