Susan Lee Valentino

Susan Lee Valentino, 77, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home with loving family by her side on March 19, 2026. She was born in Easton, Pennsylvania on April 15, 1948, to William Richard Smith and Ruth Lenore Boggs Smith, and grew up in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

A graduate of Glassboro State College in New Jersey, she was a retired elementary school physical education teacher and swim coach for Pennsauken Township Public Schools. She cherished her Maine summers on Echo Lake where, as a teenager, she was a camp counselor at Camp Vega.

Susan was an avid gardener, animal lover, environmentalist, and active participant in her HOA community. Her warmth and kind spirit radiated to everyone who met her, and she touched countless lives as a loved one and friend.

Susan is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Harding, her brother Richard Smith (Nancy), her nieces Christie Clingenpeel (Price) and Noelle Parker (Alex), numerous beloved family members and friends, and her dear kitties, Lucy and Leo.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach, Florida to honor Susan's passionate love for animals. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Donation Link: https://peggyadams.org/help/donate/