Debora Lynn (Welch) Smith

Debora Lynn Smith, 69, of Dillsburg, PA passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home.

She was born November 10, 1956, in Lancaster, PA the daughter of the late Lowell T. and Mildred (Zimmerman) Welch.

Debora was a graduate of Solanco High School class of 1974 and Willow Street School of Nursing. She worked as an L.P.N. for Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community and Conestoga View Nursing Home. After her nursing career she worked at Kohls Department Store.

Debora loved her family, gardening, nursing, and was a very social person and never met a stranger. She was also known for her macaroni salad. 

Debora is survived by her husband of 8 years, Robert Louis Smith; four children, Jeremy C. Louthian of Harrrisburg, David M. Louthian (Kelly Davis) of Quarryville, Kristen L. Cohen (Paul) of Lebanon, TN, J. Lowell R. Louthian (Jamie Ryder) of Lancaster; four siblings, Robert T. Welch (Debra) of Aspers, Gary A. Welch (Gayle) of Mt. Joy, Sharon Miller (John) of The Villages, FL, James L. Welch (Tracey) of Elizabethtown; nine grandchildren,  seven great-grandchildren; and her lifelong friend Barb Szymanski of Forest Hill, MD. 

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Wesley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566. A visitation will be held from 10-11 am prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, 900 S. Arlington Ave., Ste. 134, Harrisburg, PA 17109.