January 13, 2021

To the family and friends of Theresa,
I was deeply saddened when I heard of your great loss.  Theresa was a wonderful student of Spanish.  I remember when she told me she wanted to become a Spanish teacher.   She was radiant!  Her passion for her future goal was so evident.   The positive difference Theresa made in others’ lives (and notably in the lives of her dear students) will live on forever. 
Ann Hoover

January 10, 2021

Kris, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your companion Theresa. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Ellen Eager

January 09, 2021

Theresa, 
I find it devastating to know you are gone. I am so thankful I was able to meet you when I first came to Sdol. You were the bright light during my struggle to adapt to middle school. Years later, you were my trusted friend, cheerleader and support when I was newly divorced.  I cannot begin to share how much you meant to me then, and how much you mean to me now. Your pictures and smile were just a glimpse of your beautiful soul. I will miss you dearly, my friend. Rest in peace, Christina Woomer, Sdol Elementary teacher

January 09, 2021

Theresa was always a joy to be around and always smiling.  Many of my memories with her involve shifts at CVS; working with her always made the time go faster and the shift much more enjoyable.  Theresa was also so encouraging and excited for me when I started dated Will, serving as our matron of honor when we married.  I will miss her laughter, her encouragement, and her hugs.
Praying for her family and her loved ones.

January 09, 2021

Words can’t explain how I feel.. my deep condolences to Mr. Blair and her family.. Mrs. Doster always had a smile on her face everyday of the week, as a student I was honored to have her as my Spanish teacher.. You will forever be in our hearts we love and miss you❤️❤️ Thank you for everything u did for us and for all the best hugs ever😭❤️❤️

January 09, 2021

The last few days so many memories flooded my mind as I re-lived this week the trials and tribulations of the young teen years but then the joys, accomplishments and loves of the young ladies ( and Shane, always ) in the friend circle of Theresa at MCMS, and MCHS…this sad loss all too soon of this bright and accomplished young woman reminds us all to love a little harder, hug a little tighter those in the circle of our lives. Your light will shine in the hearts of all you love you, especially the young students that you dedicated your life in encouraging their lights to shine. Rest with the Angels, dear girl until we all meet again.
Rebecca (Mama D) Doster

January 09, 2021

I met Theresa a number of years ago when we shared a room at Reynolds.  It may have been in her first few years of teaching.  Since then, I remember her as a positive and upbeat person.  She was dedicated to all her students.  More recently, we worked together in our union’s advocacy committee, trying to create safe learning and working environments for all. I will miss her enthusiasm and her commitment to creating a better Lancaster.
Brenda Morales

January 09, 2021

So very sorry for your loss; As a fellow teacher I have had the honor of working with Theresa for the past few years. Her beautiful smile and personality will be missed by all of those she impacted throughout her life. To her family; thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you all. 
The Moslander Family

January 09, 2021

My deepest condolences to her family. I will always remember the sound of her laugh.
CHERYL L KOONTZ

January 09, 2021

My Dear Friend,
I am still having a hard time accepting the news of your departure. I believe in my heart you were called for a bigger purpose…:) Washing your tribute video today brought teachers to my eyes… many of them of joy just watching your beautiful smile and remembering the wonderful times I shared with you. I will always remember you… Miss you dearly girly!
My condolences to Mr. Blair and Theresa’s family. You are all in my prayers!
Katherine Cruz, SDoL Spanish Teacher

January 09, 2021

So very sad. All will miss Theresa as she held a bright light and love for life. I will never forget her smile and her humor. Her passing hits all who knew her very hard. She was too young to leave us. GOD bless you Theresa until we meet again 🙏😢🌷
Jim Metzger

January 09, 2021

I just finished watching Thersa’s tribute video.  Her beautiful smile and beautiful eyes  were portrayed in every photo and that was Theresa.   She loved and was loved.   She  was a beautiful, adventurous person and she will be missed.  Please know, you are in my thoughts and prayers.  
Josie Zekany Southeast MS

January 09, 2021

I never knew Theresa personally.  I can just imagine the joy she brought to your family.  My deepest sympathy to all.  Sandra and Jeff Pennell 

January 09, 2021

My prayers are with you and your folks. I know no words of mine, can assuage how you feel. One day we’ll all be together. God Bless.   Paul

January 09, 2021

To Theresa’s Familia, 
I’m so deeply sorry for your devastating loss. My heart is broken for all that knew this kind and loving girl with the heart of gold. It’s comforting to know she was loved by so many. She was a good friend and always had a smile to share along with anything else she could give to help a friend in need. She will be missed and remembered fondly. I hope she’s found peace . . . she deserves it. xoxo
Karen Stallings, SDoL Spanish Teacher

January 09, 2021

My sincerest sympathy for your loss. Anita Lambert

January 08, 2021

We are saddened by your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. 🙏🏽
Viera Family

January 08, 2021

I still see Theresa when she was in middle school with the sparkle in her eye, huge smile, and a love for music. Carrying on with her buds ( you know who you are Jess, Sarah, Amber, Shane etc etc..)! I  Remember her in “Wondermakers”, and band , and the Wiz.  I feel fortunate to have kept in touch with her on face book, even while Im in China,  Watching her become as amazing of a teacher, as she was a student.  Chatting with her this fall I feel lucky to have had kept in touch and so, so, sad as I know how much more sparkle she had to share with us all. To Cheryl, and her family and friends – she was loved around the world -big hugs.
Christy Wanamaker

January 08, 2021

Oh Ms. Theresa.   I remember you so well in my classroom at Manheim Central High School.   You were a shining light that entered my room everyday. I was so proud of you when you became a teacher.   Rest well dear young lady.  Ms. Lethbridge 

January 08, 2021

Theresa, you were and always will bw a beautiful person.  you inspired me in so may ways. your zest for life was contagious. And your love for teaching and your students was phenominal.  Please know I will be praying for your soul, for Kris, for your students, past and present,  and for your family.
I’ll miss you singing “Flagpole Sitta” at karaoke and I will miss you at trivia.  
Peggy Slothower

January 08, 2021

Miss doster your the best teacher I had ever had in all my life you were my best friend every time I went to your class I would go to you and give you a hug and I would give you fist pumps and more and I hope you rest easy 
from her best friend 
Francisco capeles

January 08, 2021

As a fellow teacher, I had the awesome opportunity to work with her, talk with her, share our joys and laments.  She is and was a very authentic and beautiful human being.  We had the opportunity to bask in her glow for a little while but I know that everyone of us was touched and impacted by her presence.  She loved people and she definitely loved her students.  The departure of a friend is never the right time but we have much to be grateful for.  We can pass on that love that she shared with others.  A favorite quote comes to mind about Ms. Doster.  “When you were born, you cried and the world laughed.  You lived in such a way that when you left us, you laughed and the world cried.”  I ask God to receive your beautiful soul.  Peace. Daniel Cabrol

January 08, 2021

Sorry so for your loss and I know she is now with of Lord 🙏🏻! As I read all the wonderful things she did and how many children as well as adults she impacted , I know she leaves a great legacy behind!!! I will pray for her so that she can now rejoice in Hid’s kingdom.💖💖💖. she will be truly missed but never forgotten !!
Lissette Benero

January 08, 2021

Ms.Doster, 
Was my daughter spanish teacher she was the light of the day when my daughter starts her zoom with her my daughter loved to be in her class and talk about music and the different cultures we are going to miss your little gift that you will leave in my door for my daugther when she did a good job in ur class we are going to miss every morning spanish music before starting class to wake up the student and the love you had for them you will be miss Rest In Peace Señora Doster
Luz and Juliannys flores

January 08, 2021

So sad that this beautiful vibrant young woman has passed. My condolences to my longtime friend Jorge, his parents and all who knew and loved her. God be with you all through this painful time..🙏🏻❤️
Cathy Evans Champagne

January 07, 2021

My heart goes out to the family along with (Kris Blair) who is my child’s teacher . We are completely sorry for your loss . Losing a loved one no matter who it is it’s never easy . We pray that your hearts will be remembered of all the good times , laughs use all shared with Ms. Doster . May god be with use through this rough time . love , 
malissa (Zyair ) Carter ❤️

January 07, 2021

Cheryl and Joel and Joelle.  With heartfelt condolences,so so sorry for your loss.  Remembering Treasa and Brad at the bus stop just being kids and friends through school. I’m in shock at the loss of a sweet beautiful young lady.   Hugs thoughts love and many many prayers for the family. Kevin ,Lori and Brad Royer. 

January 07, 2021

My friend in England sent me this funny prank she played on her step-daughter yesterday.  Immediately, I thought, “I need to send this to Theresa! She’d love it,” but my friend is gone.  It’s hard to adjust.  Theresa “got” my sense of humor.  I could say anything or send her anything, and she understood me.  She never judged me.  She was honest and genuine and I knew it from the moment I met her at Reynolds 12 years ago.  I can still remember the first thing I said to her:  “You have amazing skin!  How do you do your make-up so nice?”  From there, we hit it off.  She was there for me whenever I was feeling out of place at Reynolds.  She let me be a third wheel with her and Kris and do fun stuff like the Orioles game or our trip to Rehobeth.  My daughter absolutely loved our taco runs from Theresa’s mom’s pool in Lititz to the authentic Mexican restuarant on the corner at 501.  Plus, Theresa would give my daughter extra Mary Kay products.  Imagine being 15 years old and able to just go through the Mary Kay grab bag?  We loved you, Theresa!  I will keep you in my prayers.  Remember us from your eternal bungalow in heaven until we meet again one day!  
Karen Morrisette

January 06, 2021

Mrs.Dobster you were an amazing teacher and person. You were the type of teacher that made kids excited about going to school, you will be missed terribly. I regret not being able to share more time with you but i will forever cherish the time i did. My condolences to the family i want her family to know that my school loved her and she was very admired by the teachers and students. Rest easy <3
Jazira Aviles

January 06, 2021

Theresa and I played softball, sang in chorus, and attended classes together throughout middle school and high school. I loved laughing with her she always brought a smile to anyone’s face! I still remember her softball glove that she used for many years! What a cheerful and beautiful character she was! I am so very very saddened by this news. I send my deepest condolences to her family 💝
Erika Breneisen

January 06, 2021

Though I have only known Theresa the past few years, we have grown close as friends and colleagues. I will always cherish the times we spent together and I will miss seeing her contagious smile and feeling her vibrant energy! She always helped at home track meets when I was coaching; I’d always see her at extracurricular events rooting our students on. She was a integral part of our school and a lovely friend to kick back with. I will always cherish the moments we had together — trivia nights, union meetings,  Hand Happy Hour and more. 
To her family, I am thinking of you during this time and ever after, as a loss is felt forever.  She will be truly missed. 
One of her fellow teachers and friends:
Courtney J. Saunders 

January 06, 2021

Theresa,
You were such a bright light which was dimmed far too soon. Our hearts ache knowing you will not be with us to share another Christmas or another summer at camp.. both of which you so enjoyed! As Kris’s parents, we will always be there for him as he struggles to make some sort of sense of the magnitude of your loss. He loved you beyond words… you know that as do many others. Fly High Sweet Angel, Rest in Heavenly Peace ❤️❤️
Denise and Darryl Ames

January 06, 2021

Sorry to hear the hardway. but sorry for you lost. 
JACK HOLMES {YOUR FATHER}

January 06, 2021

I am so sorry Cheryl, Joel, and Joelle, there are no words.  I’m lifting you all up in prayer, asking our Heavenly Father to wrap you in His arms and give you comfort and heal your hearts. God bless you all.
Amy (Shyver) Talley

January 06, 2021

My heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Theresa.  I had the privilege of being Theresa’s Kindergarten teacher at Stiegel Elementary.  Her bright light and compassionate heart were evident at 5 years of age.  The world was a brighter place because of her.  What a tragic loss for all. 
Cathy Gust