Kay A. (Downs) Smeltzer, 81, a longtime resident of York, entered Heaven's gates on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at 10:37 am at Manor Care-South, after battling Parkinson's for several years. She was the wife of G. Thomas Smeltzer of York to whom she married on September 22, 1984, celebrating 34 years of marriage. She was born in Felton on December 4, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Preston E. and Marguerite E. (Klineyoung)Downs. Kay graduated from Red Lion High School, Class of 1955, where she was very active in many sports. She was an Office Manager/Bookkeeper for the former Mailman's Department Store and County Line Quarry, throughout her working years, retiring in 2000. She was also an active member of the York American Business Women's Association. She loved going to Florida, meeting friends and playing cards. But the most important thing was to spend quality time with her family. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Kay was a longtime member of Bethany United Methodist Church and participated in the Young Christian Adult Sunday School Class. Besides her loving husband Tom, she leaves her three children, Randy D. Druck, Sr. (Gretchen Eardley) of Bellefonte, PA, Kimberly A. Burdette (Robert) of York and Tamie S. Johnson (Jeffrey) of York, and her step-son, Thomas S. Smeltzer of York. She was grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Kay has three siblings, Kerry Olewiler (Jay) of York, Stephen Downs (Shelby) of Red Lion and Kristine Hostler (Ron Gilbert) of York, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 14, 2018, during the viewing, from 9:30 to 10:30 am at Bethany United Methodist Church, 121 W. Broadway, Red Lion. A Service of Honor and Praise to celebrate Kay's life will begin at 10:30 am at the church with Pastor Mark Williams officiating. The committal service will take place following the service at Mount Rose Cemetery. Please join us for a luncheon after the committal, at Bethany UM Church fellowship hall, to share happy memories and funny stories of Kay's life. Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be offered to Bethany UM Church, 121 W. Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356 or to the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 www.BurgFuneralHome.com Viewing Friday, December 14, 2018 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bethany UM Church- Red Lion 121 W. Broadway Red Lion PA Funeral Service Friday, December 14, 2018 10:30 AM - Bethany UM Church- Red Lion 121 W. Broadway Red Lion PA Funeral Home Burg Funeral Home 134 W. Broadway Red Lion PA - 17356-2104 US (717) 244-4567 (717)244-4299