Obituaries
David S. Smith, 56
David S. Smith, 56, died Friday, July 13, 2012, at his Manheim Twp. home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was son of Marion A. Forrest Smith, West Yarmouth, MA, and the late Samuel F. Smith. David was married to Terri L. Carl Smith for 23 years last April 15th.
A graduate of Manheim Township High School, David earned associate degrees in data processing and business management from Penn State York Campus. He had been a volunteer in the early 1980’s and held the position of Lieutenant at Witmer Fire Company. David was with the Manheim Township Ambulance Association for over 20 years and served as the operations chief for most of his working career.
David was a member of St. Andrews United Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, family gatherings, camping and he loved nature.
Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are 4 children, Ryan C. Smith (Jennifer), Lancaster, April M. Valentin (Jose), Columbia, Derrick A. Smith, Leola, and Matthew J. Smith (Anna), Strasburg; 4 step-children, Christine M. Bailey, Maytown, Donald R. Copeland, III (Denise), Mt. Airy, and Keith R. and Kevin G. Copeland, both Lancaster; 10 grandchildren and 4 brothers, Samuel F. Smith, III (Patti), Lititz, Kenneth R. Smith, Lititz, James T. Smith, Chatham, MA, and Steven C. Smith, Leola.
The Funeral Service with EMS Honors will take place 12 PM Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with The Rev. Michelle E. Armster and The Rev. Edward A. Dickel officiating. A Viewing will be held from 10AM to 12PM at the funeral home. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or hospiceoflancaster.org or Johns Hopkins Medicine, C/O Joseph M. Herman M.D., M.Sc., 401 N. Broadway, Weinberg Oncology Bldg., Rm. 1440, Baltimore, MD 21231. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Terri, Jim and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Dave sure put up a good fight!! He was a wonderful husband and father and friend. If there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to ask. I will always remember him and his wonderful and caring personality.
Jim and Phyllis Eckenroth
DEAR TERRI
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSE. JUST REMEMBER ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES AND THE LOVE .
DARLENE AND JOE DEVERTER
To the Smith Family:
Please accept my condolences on Dave’s passing. I am Dave’s cousin from his Uncle Joe. I can remember my family of six girls getting together with the Smith family of 5 boys. We shared some wonderful times together. Even though we lost touch I am sure he was a wonderful man. I am so sorry for your loss. Please convey my sympathy to the rest of Dave’s family. I would love to hear from any of them. They can contact me at the following email address woznijl@gmail.com.
Janet (Forrest) Woznick
To Teri, and Family. We were with you and Dave, the last 3 Super Bowl Sundays, for the game and cards. we had so much fun, and alot of laughs. We were all blessed to have known him, and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entirs family.
Doug and Vicky Hensel
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Dave briefly as I was employed part-time at Manheim Township Ambulance association. He was always professional, friendly and seemingly relaxed. He will be truely missed. May god be with you in these trying times and may he comfort you and support you while you grieve and heal from your loss. His memory will forever live in all of our hearts!
Krista Moser (vonKroge)
Our thoughts and prayers are to Dave’s family and extended EMS Family. Dave fought a very tough fight with the cancer and we wish you all peace knowing he is in God’s Hands. Dave’s leadership and guidance will be missed by all who knew him.
God Bless!
Randy Gockley and the staff of Lancaster County Emergency Management
I was very saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a wonderful man and I consider myself very lucky to have known him & been close to your family while the boys & I grew up. You both always made me feel right at home and one of the family and for that, I thank you. You are all in my prayers and I hope you find solace through this trying time knowing how loved he was.
Kimberly Freeh (Price)
Terri and family, From knowing Dave for many year both as a director at Elizabethtown and a crew member at MTAA he was one of the greats. He will truly be missed and never forgotten. He fought a good fight but his pain is gone. I am so sorry for this loss. You and your family is in our hearts and prays.
Mark Myers
Terri & Family,
I truly sorry for your loss. I know Dave put up a tough fight, remember him for the good times you all enjoyed. I am sorry that I will not be in town to attend the services on Wednesday but know you will be in my thoughts on that day and in the days to come.
Dear Family, I’m so sorry for your lost. Dave was a very nice guy. He used to really crack me up. I’ve known Dave for a long time, but lost contact with him. My name is Sharon Thompson Mccracken. I used to go out with his brother Jim for along time. You could’nt have a better family than the Smith family. Please tell them all how sorry I am about the passing of Dave and god bless them all.
To Steve, Sam and other members of Dave’s family.
My condolences on Dave’s passing. I heard last week @ Highland that the situation was imminent and didn’t get the chance to speak with Steve like I normally do. I haven’t seen Dave in years but tried to keep up with what he was doing thru Steve.
Prayers for the entire family in this loss. He is now pain and suffering free and there to watch over his family with love.
Marijean Booske Long
I did not know him, but as a member of the EMS community (Ephrata Community Ambulance Association) we feel his loss with you. My deepest and most sincere condolences to your family as you move through this loss. My family prays for yours.
Dave you are special , you are 1 of the most joyest people to b around. you are loved in so many ways , wen i was down with a frown you turned it up side. i want to remember all the joy of you and may you not suffer any more . to Teri he will be sadly missed and no more pain and i hope you can gain all the good things he has shared … may you b with the lord . rip Dave with love
sheila fritsch
