Teri A. Dougherty, 56

June 15, 2017

Teri A. Dougherty, 56, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hanover, PA she was the daughter of Henry J. and Mary (Hesson) Carroll. She was the loving wife of Edward Dougherty with whom she celebrated over 23 years of marriage.
She worked as a para professional in the Conestoga Valley School district for over 22 years, most recently at the JE Fritz Elementary school. Teri was a selfless individual who would help anyone she came in contact with. While working in the district Teri volunteered for many organizations that her children were involved with. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, crafting and remodeling her home. Teri was the striving force behind the neighborhood pool Eden Manor, where she became friends with many people.
Teri was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Lancaster where she served as a Eucharistic minister.
In addition to her parents and husband, Teri is survived by her four beloved children, Trystin Seitz of Allentown, Ryan, Abigale and Matthew Dougherty all of Lancaster. Also surviving are two sisters, Pamela McCarthy wife of Jay of Crossville, TN, Vicki Steger wife of DJ of Glenville, PA; two brothers, Barry Hesson husband of Maureen of Glenville, PA, Brian Carroll husband of Donna of Manchester, MD and a host of loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Carroll.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602. Friends will be received from 6-8PM on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA and again from 10-11AM at the church on Saturday. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Teri’s memory may be made to “Teri Dougherty Scholarship Fund” sent to Conestoga Valley School District, 2110 Horseshoe Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601.