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Theresa M. Matthew, 67

September 17, 2015

Theresa M. Matthew, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. She was born on June 22, 1948 in Lancaster to the late John and Agnes (Kubala) Kieley.
Theresa grew up in Lancaster and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. She worked for over 40 years for Hamilton Watch, Bulova Technology, and retired from L3 Communications in 2013.
Theresa was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed the beach and gardening and poured all her love into her family and friends. She was a caring and compassionate person with a generous soul. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and loyal friend and will be missed deeply by all who knew her.
Theresa is survived by a daughter, Diana (Mike) Long, of Manheim, a son, David (Heidi) Kneisley, of Willow Street; two grandchildren, Dana and Lauren Kneisley; six siblings: Barbara (Jim) Underhill; Cathi Goncalves; Elizabeth Harting; Mary Jane Murr; Susan Bowser; Paul (Grace) Kieley; and her nieces and nephews and other relatives. Theresa was preceded in death by a brother, John J. Kieley, Jr. and two sisters, Patricia Alexander and Margaret Kieley.
Funeral Services for Theresa will be held at 11AM, on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. A viewing will be held from 10AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Theresa’s name may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or Comprehensive Care Clinic of Lancaster General Health, Comprehensive Care, 554 North Duke Street, 3rd Floor, Lancaster, PA 17602.

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September 23, 2015

I apologize, Tuesday only day of week I’m obligated. Theresa has been the most wonderful neighbor and friend that we could ever have hoped for. Always something positive from her about any person or subject. Brat gave me 5 canna bulbs yrs ago and we have created a neighborhood full of them! We both love gardens and shared that over the yrs. She had been in so much pain throughout these past yrs that we tried to help anyway we could to lessen her pain. Love her so much, it was never a burden but a kindness for her being her. I’ve been sitting on my deck waiting for the gate to open and her strolling through with 2 beers! if we can do anything for the family, please let me know.
Joe and Sherree Rumberger

September 22, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers to the family. Theresa was a wonderful, friendly, outgoing friend/coworker!!

Beth Wolfe

September 22, 2015

I just found out that Terry passed this morning. I was away on vacation. I am very sad, I was very close to her. My heart is grieving. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry I missed the service. I was one of her co-workers.
Victoria L. Fetzer

September 21, 2015

To Diana and David, all Terri’s sisters, and brother, and all the family,
I’ve known most all of you for about 26 years. Your family welcomed mine into its large embrace. I especially knew Terri, through Diana, and we had some fun times, the 3 of us! I am shocked at her sudden passing, and my heart is so heavy, for all of you. I still can’t quite believe it. I send my sincerest condolences to all, and cyber hugs.
Eternal memory. Eternal memory. Grant to your servant, O Lord, blessed repose and eternal memory.
with loving thoughts, from Sharon Dore’

September 21, 2015

My prayers and condolences for your entire family.

Phil Scheuchenzuber

September 20, 2015

Terrie’s Family,
Terrie was one of the sweetest people I had the pleasure to work with during our many years at Hamilton/Bulova Technologies. May God’s peace be yours as you mourn her loss. Thanks be to God for her life.
With My Deepest Sympathy,
Marlane Henly Kriner

September 20, 2015

I met Terry back in 1976 at HMW Ind. A warm and loving woman. And a good friend over the years. I last saw Terry in 2006 when i left L3. I remember nights at the Juke Boz and the Eden Resort dancing.
She will be missed.
Denny Felizzi
Estero,Florida

September 20, 2015

To the family,
What a wonderful description of who Terry was as a person, beautiful inside and out. Thinking of you as we are saying good-bye to Terry and the wonderful moments we got to spent with her. What a great person!
Love,
Dave, Annette, Anneli & Erik

Visitation: Tuesday, September 22, 2015; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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Services: Tuesday, September 22, 2015; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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