Cathy Smith McAdoo, 60, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013, at her home. She was born Feb. 9, 1953, in Carlisle, a daughter of the late Noel B. and Evelyn (Nickey) Smith.

Cathy was a 1971 graduate of Carlisle High School. Throughout her career she had worked for area dentist and optometrist offices in Carlisle and Camp Hill. She was involved in The Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association, where she served as President and in 2000 was honored as "Para of the Year". She was also an instructor in her field at Central Penn College. Cathy was nurturing to all those she loved (including her pets). She enjoyed spending time with her large family, cooking Sunday dinners, decorating her home and watching the Phillies. Cathy will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, John H. McAdoo, four sons; Andrew J. (and wife, Valerie) McAdoo of Wallingford, Christian N. (and wife, Amy) McAdoo of Lemoyne, Adam B. McAdoo of Carlisle and Aaron R. McAdoo of Camp Hill, two granddaughters; Grace and Vivian McAdoo of Wallingford, four brothers; Noel "Bud" Smith, Jr., Stephen Smith, Thomas Smith and Don "Buck" Smith, all of Carlisle, six sisters; Barbara Smith, Sondra Rhoads and Cynthia "Daisy" Koblish, all of Carlisle, Susan Adams of Wilmington, DE, Carrie Wedo of Greenville, DE and Elizabeth "Becky" Myers of Carlisle, many nieces, nephews and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Cathy was predeceased by sisters, Patricia Denney and Linda Garber.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. in St. John's Episcopal Church, On the Square in Carlisle, with Rev. Canon Mark A. Scheneman officiating. A visitation will be in the Church Parish Hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be private in Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or a charity of your personal choice.