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Terry E. Lefever, 53

April 08, 2013

Terry E. Lefever, 53, of Lancaster, tragically died Monday, April 8, 2013, in an industrial accident at work.

Terry’s loving family includes his wife of 31 years, Wendy L. Mumma Lefever; two daughters: Nicole M. Lefever, fiancée of John Walters, of Ephrata and Ashley Lefever of Lancaster; his parents, Paul E. Lefever of Lancaster and Marie A Swinehart Sperling of Mountville; and his sisters Tracey Riley of Rising Sun, MD and Tammy, wife of David Broadwater, of New Providence.

Born in Lancaster, he was a 1977 graduate of Solanco High School. Terry worked for R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. for 26 years as a lift truck mechanic. He enjoyed caring for his flower gardens and lawn, as well as collecting and working on his many cars.

A Memorial Service will begin promptly at 7 PM on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, with Pastor Mark J. Thiboldeaux officiating. Terry’s family will receive friends from 6-7 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Please omit flowers. Interment is private. Memorial Contributions may be made to the “Children’s Miracle Network”, PO Box 855, Hershey, PA 17033. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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December 02, 2016

I was so sorry to hear about Terry.  I grew up next door to Terry on Main Street in New Providence.  I had the biggest crush on him.  You were a lucky woman to marry such a wonderful man.  May God bless you and your family.    Brenda Baker

Wendy, Nicole and Ashley
   My family and I wish to offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. Terry was a very caring and talented person who will be greatly missed.

John and Linda Coe

Wendy-you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  My sincere condolences to all of your family in this difficult time. 

Bill Montani

Wendy, please accept my deep condolences for the loss of your husband, Terry.  Even though I didn’t really know him, just from seeing him around at work, he always impressed me as a kind and gentle person.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  I am truly sorry for your loss.

Kathy Krous

Dear Paul, Wendy, Nickki and Ashley,
Terry was a fine man! We will miss seeing Terry working on cars with his Dad!
Know that you are in our hearts and our prayers always. Our hearts are broken!
With loving sympathy,
Stan & Sue Eaby

Wendy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Denise DiEugenio

Wendy,

you and your family are in my prayers.

Lewis Fike

To the Lefever Family,You are in our hearts and prayers .Aaron and Diane Cunningham.

To Wendy and Family,
My heart goes out to you as I know you are planning your daughters wedding.  I only knew Terry as a kind co-worker. He always had a warm greeting as we passed in the hallway. I pray that the Lord comforts you during this time and that your daughters wedding will be cause for great joy in your life, at time that your heart is hurting.  God Bless you all.

Joan McCauley,

Tracy and family

Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memories help comfort you tomorrow.
My thoughts are with you and your family.

Love Peas

Wendy, so very sorry for your loss I was stunned to hear the news. the thing I miss the most about leaving Donnelley were friends like Terry. I was fortunate to get to know the person that Terry was and, all I can think is that heaven must have been missing an angel.I always liked stopping in the hoist shop and talk to him on occasion…..Music playing to shake the rafters that man rocked the shop like no one. A smile and a warm welcome was always the norm. Terry will always be in my thoughts I will be praying for You and the girls Stay strong and be assured Terry is in a wonderful place.
     
God Bless, Dave Rittenhouse

Wendy:  Please accept our sympathy for the loss of your husband.  No words can tell you how sorry we are for your loss.  My God grant you the strength you need to get you through the tough times that are ahead for you.  You are a strong person and you will make it I know.  God’s Blessings Roy Schroll Guard at the East Plant.

Thinking of you at this time of grief. So sad to have lost a son, a brother,a husband and a dad. I have your family in my prayers. God Bless you all. Bob Swarr

Marie, I was so sorry to learn about Terry.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Carolyn Sauders
Ray Immel’s daughter.

Tracey, Hello, it’s Sue Dearolf, I’m finally reading Sunday news. So very sorry for your loss! Wow! Please tell your mom & dad, & Tammy the same. Wow! I’m sure everyone is devastated! We need to get in touch, please. Facebook? Sue Dearolf-Yuska thanks! And take care!

Please accept my sincere regrets on the loss of your husband, father, brother and son.  My prayers are with you!  I pray that God will give you strength as only He can.  I work at a plant in Jefferson City, MO and I drive a clamp truck for the company.  I am so sorry that you lost Terry.  I’m 53 and my  husband and I have been married for almost 31 years.  I will continually lift you and your family up in prayers. 

Cheryl V. Weakly

May you, Nicole and you loved ones,find confort in Jehovah The Almighty through Jesus Christ our Lord.
We look forward to the time when we can all say :Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55.

Until then, may the peace of God guard your hearts and mental powers!

Finey Djadjou

Wendy,

Kathie and are are saddened to hear that Terry passed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I cannot express in words the sorrow I hold for you and your family.

Peace be with you,

Ron McNeill

Wendy, Nicole & Ashley, We are Sorry for the loss and pain you are feeling. Know that you are in our thoughts and Prayers. Being Terry’s first cousin, our family’s were together pretty frequently and growing up as kids we lived close by and attended the same school together. – Terry was my first link to independence growing up. When I was 14 years old Terry was already driving and he would stop in at my home and take me along to about every Salvage yard, Speed shop, and Car show in this county and beyond looking for parts to restore his then growing fleet of Classic cars. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that it was Terry who stirred my interest in cars and who influenced me in the Career of being an Auto Technician, and was Instrumental in helping me succeed through his encouragement and passion of automobile technology. I learned a lot with his help ( I could say much more about this area). – We hung out continuously somehow managing to stay out of any major trouble although we were not perfect…….that all changed however, one night at the intersection of Prince street and James street in Lancaster, after interaction with a green Capri Terry put the 69 Chevelle in park ,Exited in the middle of the street at a traffic light and said "someone is going to have to drive" and jumped into the Green Capri , it was a while until we reconnected again. This was the point when Terry’s priorities of hanging out with the guys changed forever and probably for the best.( It was Wendy’s Capri). -I could say a lot more about Terry but just a few things, many that were already mentioned -Terry cared about people and loved to help people- Terry loved to have fun, joke and play jokes- Terry loved to eat, someone once said " He eats one meal a day, it starts when he wakes up and ends when he goes to bed". -Terry loved a challenge and did not think anything impossible. -Although we didn’t interact as frequently I could al

I am so sorry for your loss. I have such good childhood memories of visiting your home, and play in the your yarn, and Terry showing us a car he was working on. I remember him as a very funny and kind person. I know it has been many years since we spoke, but I am still very sadden by your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Risser

Wendy and Family – The loss of a loved one is never easy. The loss of your life partner, husband, father at such a young age and so suddenly…..Well, there are no words that will take away the pain & numbness. Only time can ease your broken hearts. Draw your strength from each other. Take comfort in knowing how many lives Terry has touched. My thoughts and Prayers are with you always. Sincerely- Sue Wallace

TO WENDY AND FAMILY,OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES…TERRY WAS INDEED,A GREAT PERSON AS WELL AS A FRIEND TO MANY..OUR SON JOHN AND HIS WIFE SHEILA,AND OUR GRANDDAUGHTERS OLIVIA AND GIANNA,WILL MISS HIM DEARLY,AS WILL SO MANY OTHERS.

MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND COMFORT HIM.

ALL OUR LOVE
JOHN AND DARLENE CAPERELLI

Wendy and family,
We are saddened to hear of Terry’s passing.  We have fond memories working with you and Terry at RRD in Lancaster.  You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron & Ann (Kephart) Seto, Spartanburg, SC

Dear Wendy and Family,  I am so sad to read about Terry’s death.  Wendy,you and
your family have my most sincere sympathy.  Put your faith in God and He will
help you through this most tragic time.

Shirley Gorner (Retired Secretary from Purchasing)

Wendy, Nicole and Ashley,

My deepest condolences for your loss. Terry was an amazingly talented kind man and the world was a better place with him in it. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

If there is anything I can do to help at this difficult time, please do not hesitate to call.

Donna Schroter

To Wendy Lefever:

I am sad to hear of your husband’s death.  I am an old acquaintance; I worked with your mother Betty at Don Randall’s Music and I was always glad to see you come in to visit.  I know you are probably not feeling much but numbness right now – I can’t imagine how a sudden death like Terry’s must impact the loved ones.  I just wanted you to know that my prayers are with you and your family.  Even though the next days and weeks may be hard for you, please know that there are people who are supporting you – even from way back in your past. 

Blessings,
Lois (Newswanger) Smith

We are so sorry to learn of Terry’s passing.  We are praying for your family.

Love,
Tracy and John Dietrich

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tragic time. Terry was one of the sweetest men we had ever met. We remember him fondly from the early days at Rhorerstown Elementary when he went on field trips with the class. He was always so loving to Kate and made a point of talking with her. We will never forget a fileldctrip to Kitchen Kettle Village in first grade. He physically carried Kate up a flight of stairs so that she would not be left out of an experience her classmates were enjoying. We will always remember his smile and easygoing personality.
Beth and Kate Manners

Tammy & family – I am so sorry to hear about your brother, please know your in our thoughts and prayers, if you need anything please don’t hesitate to ask.  Sincerely, Your neighbor’s Linda & Kenny

Wendy and family, It was with great sadness that I learned of Terry’s passing.  He was a great man who will be missed by so many.  Please know that my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through these trying times and if there is ANYTHING I can do, please do not hesitate to ask me.  Love, Pam Adams

Do not stand at my grave and weep..
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star-shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry..
I am not there. I did not die.

Dear Wendy, Nikki, and Ashley,

I am so sorry for your loss. Terry was a wonderful man, and I have very fond memories of him from when I would come over to play at your house when I was younger. You’re in my thoughts and heart.

Jamie Leedom

Wendy and family
My sincere and deepest condolences in your time of sorrow.  Terry was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by many.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Weaver

To the family of Terry:
Terry was a very dear friend of ours.  Terry, of course, loved to work on his cars and others.  We started taking our cars to Terry years ago when we had our Ford pickup.  During the course of the years, Terry worked on all of our cars.    Because of his friendship at work, Terry gave us quite a break on all repairs to the cars – When Matt, our son, was in an accident, Terry was there to help fix his car, at minimal cost – but you could never tell it was in an accident.  "The miracle worker"  He also understood our financial situation and helped us out by allowing us to pay him in payments.  He was an old fashioned "handshake" kinda guy and trusted just about anyone.    Whether at work (where he always was there to fix anything) or on a personal level, he was the same. When I arrived at work yesterday, I always walk by the shop and I was taken back when I saw you. I knew something had happened, but didn’t know what.  Another expeditor on the dock saw me and told me.  I think I was in shock the entire day.  I called my wife to let her know that I was ok in case she heard something on the news.  This tragedy hit home – as something could happen to anyone of us there.  There isn’t anything we can say that is going to help you.  Please know that Terry was very very well-liked at work and I was very lucky to have had a personal relationship to him as well.  Our prayers and thoughts will be with you always, Kevin & Victoria Shuman and family

Dear Lefever Family,
Terry and I grew up together in New Providence and went to school together. When I heard the news about the accident, I knew in my heart that it must be Terry.  He was always tinkering with some care when he got old enough to help his Dad and that’s all he ever wanted to talk about in school.  Terry was a good kid and although we weren’t real close, he had a kindness in him that did not go unnoticed.  I’m sure he will be well remembered by many people. My sincere sympathy and prayers that your family’s sorrow may be eased are all I have to offer.  May God carry you through this terrible dark time.

Karen L. Wiley Drevyanko – Class of ’77.

Terry was always kind, smiling, and willing to help;  that is how I will remember him.  My prayer is that you and your family will feel God’s arms wrapped around you, providing the strength and comfort you need.

God Bless you,
Tammie

Our prayers go out to the Lefever family. We will continue to pray for comfort and strength in the coming days. R. Vandermeer Mattoon RRDonnelley

Wendy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  There is no way to put in words the sadness that I feel for your loss.  Just know I’m here for you if ever you need anything. Even though we are long distance co-workers, I feel that we are friends…

Nancy McManaway, RR Donnelley, Baraboo, WI Division

Wendy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this tough time.

Susan Holby

Wendy, Nikki and Ashley,

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to you. Terry was one of a kind and my childhood is filled with the fondest memories of being at your house as a kid. I think some of my most favorite moments would be when I spent the night, Nikki and I would be up late watching Unsolved Mysteries in the dark, Terry would always scare the living daylights out of us by making ghost sounds and sneaking up on us from behind the couch. We’d always scream and you could hear Terry cracking up with laughter. It is memories like these among others that I will always cherish. I count myself lucky to have known him.

Lauren Cooper

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. It is very hard to loose a loved one so tragically. We are hear if you need anything just call even if it is just a shoulder to cry on. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love glenn and mary rudy

Wendy:

Words are inadequate at a time like this, but please accept my sympathy for your loss.  May God wrap his arms around you tightly and help you through this.  Barb (Weaver) Dorsey  (worked with Wendy at Russell, Krafft & Gruber)

Uncle Paul and family, pleads know we are thinking and praying for you in this very tragic time.

Connie (townsley) nichols

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Thinking of you. Love, Ben and Mary Rupert Lapp and Frances Rupert

We are so, so sorry.  We pray for wisdom, peace, and love as you make this new journey.  We are here if you need us.  We will be praying for strength for you during this time. We will be missing Terry and the fun he always provided whenever we got together and his love for molasses cookies. Love you.  Uncle Earl & Aunt Weez

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