Obituaries
Terri L. Smith, 61
February 25, 2022
Terri L. Smith, 61, of Lancaster passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William Carl and June (Goswick) Hamaker. She was the wife of the late David S. Smith who passed away in 2012.
A graduate of Manheim Township High School. Terri was with the Manheim Township Ambulance Association for over 33 years and served as the Executive director for the past 25 years.
Terri enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, family gatherings, NASCAR, camping and volunteering for Toys for Tots.
Surviving are 4 children, Christine Bailey fiancé of CJ Irvin of Marietta, Donald Copeland III, Keith Copeland, both of Lancaster, Kevin Copeland of Ephrata; 4 step-children, Ryan Smith husband of Jennifer of Leola, April Valentin wife of Jose of Brownstown, Derrick Smith of Ronks, Matthew Smith husband of Anna of Ephrata; 12 grandchildren and a brother, Gerald Carl.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz. Interment will follow in Conestoga Memorial Park. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the funeral home on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Terri’s memory may be made to Masonic Village Hospice, 98 Masonic Dr, Suite 101, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
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Condolences to the Family
March 03, 2022
I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend your service today. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of a great organization. Your leadership of the organization will be missed, but not as your position as a wife, mother, and grandmother and friend. RIP
March 02, 2022
Sam and Patti, We will be praying for comfort and peace for you and the rest of the family during this time.
March 02, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Terri’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Although we did see each other, we did stay in touch through facebook. God Bless.
March 01, 2022
my prayers to the Terri’s family she joins a large ems family in heaven. my husband, Doug worked for Terri and knew the family who always her a special and kind person.
February 27, 2022
Ms. Terri, I will always remember your kind and sweet heart and your smile that lit up the room. You have always been an amazing person, mother, grandmother and friend. Rest in paradise ❤️
Melissa Crowe
February 27, 2022
You will be missed. My condolences to family. Always Scott and James
February 27, 2022
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time; wishing you strength and comfort.
Jim & Emma Irvin
February 27, 2022
My. Loving daughter, may you rest in eternal peace with. Dave, your dad and your. Mother, I will miss you forever, your loving. Wicked stepmother.
