William "Bill" R. Copeland, 38, of Lititz, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center.  Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of William and Belina Copeland.  Bill was the husband of Missy (Pellicciotti) Copeland with whom he celebrated 11 years of marriage.

Bill was a store clerk with NAPA Auto Parts.  He also worked at the PA Dutch Campground as a ranger. Bill loved being a Cub Scout Leader for Pack 142.  He was a former member of the Neffsville Fire Company.  Bill enjoyed hunting and camping.

In addition to his wife, Missy, Bill is survived by his two sons, Russell James "RJ" and Leo Ryan; three sisters: Patricia, wife of Eddie Breeden, of Ohio, Roberta, wife of Tim Rose, of Lititz, PA and Tina Ferris of New York; two brothers: Michael Copeland and Steven Copeland, both of New York; a grandfather, Ellis Fogle of Arizona; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bill is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Nancy Fogle; and paternal grandparents, Robert and Giovanna Copeland.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.  A viewing will be from 6-8PM on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the funeral home and again from 10-11AM on Thursday.  Interment will be at Witness Park, Lititz, PA.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill's memory to Copeland Family Fund, LANCO Federal Credit Union, 349 W. Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100