Obituaries

Theadora “Thea” Cassidy

September 22, 2023

“Pain doesn’t make people, It’s love that makes people. The pain is inconsequential. It’s love that saves them.” (Caduceus Clay, Critical Role)

Theadora “Thea” Cassidy, filled out her first character sheet as Samuel Walter, a short, rotund, pre-maturely balding lawful-good human with high intelligence and wisdom stats. Her adventuring began with her best friend, mentor, and sister Ella. Along the way, she picked up brothers-in-arms Jeremiah, Simon, Jude and doggo Leo.

Thea turned the page on that character sheet and began to play as herself, a six-foot warrior goddess, adding strength and charisma beyond measure. Shifting her alignment towards chaotic-good, she deepened her love of history and the outdoors, leveled up her amazing miniature painting skills and added sketching, musical instrument repair, and foraging.

On Friday Sept 22, 2023, Thea found herself separated from her party and faced off against her lifelong enemy, Depression. She rolled a one and the dragon scored a critical, fatal hit. Respecting the die, Thea leaves behind her parents, Jere and Kelly Cassidy, her maternal grandparents Tom and Kathy Scanlon, her paternal grandparents Karen Drevyanko and John Cassidy, and a host of family and friends that will miss her deeply. Bonus XP will be awarded to her beloved River, Drew, and all that have been gifted the chance to accompany her during her all-too-short life.

A Celebration of Thea’s adventure will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 at 7 PM. Her party will receive guests from 5 PM until the time of service. Interment will take place Friday morning at 11 AM, at the Woods Edge of Paxtang Cemetery, 490 N. Paxtang Ave., Harrisburg, PA.
Memorial Donations can be made to Partners in Health pih.org or the Trevor project thetrevorproject.org

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July 14, 2024

Hi Jere and Kelly! You probably don’t remember me but I remember you both as being two of the sweetest people in our high school class. Words cannot express how sorry I am for you and your family on the loss of Thea. May God’s love comfort you and may her spirit be with you always!
Catherine Brown

July 05, 2024

I’m so sorry, we all miss you so much
David

November 15, 2023

I didn’t know Thea well, but she went to LCHS with me and was in my homeroom. I’ll always remember her as someone kind who always had intelligent insights in class and in conversation. I’ve been thinking of her often ever since I heard the news. My condolences.
Sabina R

October 25, 2023

I’m incredibly sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Thea personally, but she had a deep impact on someone precious to me. I will hold you and her in my prayers for your comfort & peace.
Catherine Duffy

October 20, 2023

Kelly & Jeremiah.     I had just heard about this. I always loved everyone in your family. I hope god wraps his arm around you in this time of grief. Please know the Baker family, Lexi Baker and Sebastien, Kevin & I are with you and your family every day in prayer. We are heartbroken. Take care. May she rest in peace.  Dana Shannon Baker

October 16, 2023

Jere, Kelly, Jeremiah and family,
 
I am so heartbroken to hear of your loss. Sending prayers for God to keep you, your family, and all of Thea’s loved ones in his loving arms.
James Haefner

October 02, 2023

Jere and Kelly, our deepest sympathy to your family.  May her happiest memories be with you always.
Sam So and Family.

October 02, 2023

Dear Kelly and Jere:
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Thea.  Much love to you.
Mark and Sharon McGrath

September 30, 2023

Dear Cassidy Family, Kenny, myself, Wesley, and Anna are deeply saddened for your loss. We send you healing thoughts and blessings to lessen your pain. We will be honored to send a donation to the Tevor Project in Thea’s honor.  Suzanne O’Hop/Kenneth Beckham

September 30, 2023

Jere & Kelly, just learned this terrible news tonight.  Your family is in our prayers…may Jesus speed healing to your hearts!  Robert & Cori Kusik

September 30, 2023

I am so sorry for this loss.  May she rest in peace and may her family find some sense of calm throughout this.  I didn’t know Thea for very long at all, but she was an incredibly sweet person just from the few moments we talked and in passing.  Sending love. G Garber

September 29, 2023

Dear Cassidy Family 
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your dear daughter.  Please accept our deepest condolences.  Praying for each of you as grieve and the repose of her soul.
Ramon and Melissa Estevez ♥ 

September 29, 2023

Kelly and Jere, words are so inadequate. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Thea, but how I would have loved to tell her about Jere’s mischievous grade school days…i.e., the tiny handwriting challenges, the milk chugging, and I would have loved to tell her how kind and warm Kelly was to everyone she interacted with in high school. I look at her picture and see both mischief and warmth. Somehow I know she was remarkable and will be dearly missed by many. May God hold your family and comfort you. Rest in peace, beautiful child. Megan Wike-Woestman

September 29, 2023

I am so very sorry. May Thea Rest in Peace. With my deepest sympathy,
Nicole Hogan ( OMPH and Hooley) 
and family

September 29, 2023

Kelly, Jere, and family, 
Sending you all the peace, love, light, and strength of the world. May your wonderful memories of Thea bring you some measure of comfort during this most difficult time. 
-Jessica Kelly

September 29, 2023

Our community sorely misses you. You’re time was too short. You brightened lives and they will honor you for the rest of their own. Rest easy now. – Tara Lloyd

September 29, 2023

We are with you in spirit and prayer today as you lay Thea to rest. The power and serenity of God’s love will strengthen you and give you hope that can never be taken away.  Much love from your old neighbors on Orchid Street, Lake Charles, LA.
Tom, Jana, Rachel, Tina and Josh Hartley

September 28, 2023

Kelly and family- please accept my condolences and sympathy on the loss of your beloved Thea. We are here for you for whatever you may need. With care from all.
Marc Felizzi

September 28, 2023

Dear Cassidy Family,
I so, so sorry. My heart aches. I am holding you all in my thoughts and prayers. 
Denise Duchesneau

September 28, 2023

Such unimaginable grief is hard to comprehend.  Thea was (is) so loved her memory, if not her presence, will be with you forever.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always in this time of loss.
Frank and Sylvia Martorana

September 28, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. 
May her memory forever be a blessing to those who knew and loved her.
Kris K

September 28, 2023

To family and friends, stay strong for Thea. Depression is one of the most difficult beasts we know. She knows that her loved ones cared deeply for her and tried their best. In her eternal rest may she find peace and comfort. I’m so sorry.

September 27, 2023

Kelly and Jerry, I know there are no words for this loss. I am holding you in prayer and in my heart as you mourn. 
Rosemary Williams

September 27, 2023

Dear Cassidy family, my sincere condolences on the loss of Thea. Your tribute is beautiful, and I pray you find comfort in the happy memories you have made together.  Sending prayers of comfort to your family, and all those who loved Thea. Jen Francis

September 27, 2023

Kelly and Family,
 I wish there were words to heal or help. Thea was greatly loved and so are all of you.  My prayers and thoughts are with you. 
Patty Angstadt 

September 27, 2023

Dear Kelly and family,
Our contact was limited (La Leche league) and quite a few years ago, but my heart goes out to you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your beautiful child, Thea.
Terri Willner

September 27, 2023

Kathy and Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is aching for the whole family.  Hang on to your good memories and take comfort that Thea is now free of pain. I will be praying for you my friend.  Mary Lou Frisbie

September 27, 2023

Sending love, broken hearted with you and praying for strength for each day.  Beth Wharton

September 27, 2023

My thoughts and prayers go out to Thea’s family. I do not know Thea or your family  but this reached me in Michigan  via a friend’s page. This is so beautifully written. I smiled and I cried while reading this.  Wish I could of know her, she sounds like she was a beautiful person 
Victoria

September 27, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss, I have no words to express this tragedy.May God keep his hands on your family
Edmond Mondor

September 27, 2023

She was one hell of a dungeons and dragons player. Respect to her family and loved ones.
Owen White

September 27, 2023

This is so beautifully written. I’m so sorry for this loss of an incredible soul. 
Becca

September 27, 2023

While I don’t personally know you, my heart aches for your loss of Thea. Words cannot express what I am feeling right now nor do they offer but a token of sympathy. The dragon of depression is all to real and our beloved transchildren are very vulnerable to it’s sharp teeth. 
Gina Martin

September 27, 2023

To the Cassidy family–you don’t know me, I don’t know you but your beautiful tribute to Thea struck a note with me. My family and son are traveling this same journey. Thank you for sharing her journey, I’m sorry the path wasn’t longer but it was clearly a journey well lived. My heartfelt sympathy to your entire family. Linda Perry-Horst 

September 26, 2023

What sweet and thoughtful writing to honor this beautiful child. I’m so sorry her time here wasn’t longer. She lived well and is clearly loved. Your child will never be forgotten. Sending all our love to you.
Anonymous

September 26, 2023

Dear Jere, Kelly & Cassidy & Scanlon Families,  we are so sorry to hear of your loss.  Know that you are all in our prayers.  We are grieving with you and are grateful for knowing Thea… may Our Lord God be with you. 
Christina Stellato

September 26, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. I mourn with you and for you. May dear and precious Thea rest in the peace of the Lord.
I will remember dear Thea, you, and all your dear family, loved ones and friends in my prayers and Masses.
Many blessings, prayers, and love,
Fr. Kevin

September 26, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family as you navigate through this process of grief and heartfelt pain.
Sincerely,  Dyan and Mark Eisenberger 
 

September 26, 2023

My heart is broken for all of you. You are all in the thoughts & prayers. 
Carol Schroeder-Warren

September 26, 2023

Kelly and Jere, we are saddened by the loss of this tender spirit and beautiful child.  Out hearts are with you and surrounding you with love. 
Denise and Bob Baird

September 26, 2023

Tom, Kathy, Kelly, Kristin and family, 
Thea and her family are in our thoughts at this time. 
Respectfully, 
Katie and Tom Fox and Family. 

September 26, 2023

Dear Kathy, Tom, and family, I am so shocked to hear this.  There are no words as I well know.  I know your pain and loss and wish I could take it from you , her parents and sibilings.  It is a crushing blow to all who loved this tender spirit.  My prayers are with you and am here to help on any way.  Love you and your entire family.  Dianne💔

September 26, 2023

I don’t know what to write, but we feel privileged to know Thea.
Molly Olmsted

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