Obituaries
Theresa R. McCord
Theresa R. Fulginiti McCord (devoted and beloved Daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother) of Willow Street went home to be with her Lord and husband on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County surrounded by her loving family after complications from surgery on January 20, 2010.
Born on May 11, 1929 in Lancaster, PA, Theresa was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Fulginiti) Fulginiti and the widow of William T. McCord who died in 2006.
Theresa attended Lancaster Catholic High School and was a homemaker for many years. After raising her family, she attended Empire Beauty School. Always determined and never afraid to try something new and work hard, she owned and operated a small family restaurant for a few years and eventually opened a Beauty Salon in her home. She also worked part-time as a waitress at Willow Valley and The King Douglas and also worked part-time at Dagen’s Store and Darrenkamp’s Market in Willow Street.
Theresa’s interests included cooking, baking, oil painting and gardening although her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. She was known for extending her warm hospitality to anyone who entered her home.
A faithful member and servant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lancaster for 80 years, Theresa was also a former member of The Marygolds of St. Mary’s, Willow Street Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, the Seniors group at St. Joseph’s, the Susquehanna Valley Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and attended West Willow Senior meetings.
Theresa is survived by her six children: Elizabeth J. "Betty Jo", wife of Dennis M. Grimm of Lancaster; Rose Mary "Rosie", wife of Ian A. Nightingale of Lancaster; Mary Ann, wife of James R. Brown of Phoenix, AZ; Theresa "Tina", wife of David H. Byler of Lampeter; William T. McCord, Jr., husband of Carla (Rhoads) of Willow Street; Joseph N. McCord, husband of Ruth Ann (Bitts) of Lancaster; thirteen grandchildren: Mark Grimm (husband of Barb Schlegelmilch) and Melissa Grimm; Anne Marie (Nightingale) wife of Tony Duprey, Patrick Nightingale (husband of Kimberly Ferrick), Captain Philip Nightingale and Valerie Nightingale; Danielle and James Brown; Joel Byler (husband of Leslie Goodhart), Krista Byler Coble companion of Barry Devonshire; Jaime (McCord) wife of Peter Kapur, Derek McCord (husband of Robyn Selvidge) and Nicole McCord. Also surviving are 10 great grandchildren: Georgia Grimm; Dylan, Camryn and Gracyn Byler; Cecelia and Sophia Nightingale; Samuel Duprey; Jadyn Coble and Patton Devonshire and Landen McCord. In addition to her husband and parents, Theresa was preceded in death by a sister Marion A. Fulginiti.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Leo Goodman as Celebrant. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. A viewing will be held prior to the Mass from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster 17602.
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To Tina, Krista and Joel – my deepest sympathy you and your entire family. I just returned to North Carolina and cannot pay my respects in person, but please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Always – Joyce Gallagher
To Tina, Krista and Joel – my deepest sympathy you and your entire family. I just returned to North Carolina and cannot pay my respects in person, but please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Always – Joyce Gallagher
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was the nurse in the hospital looking for Threasa because I had gone to school with her at willow street elementary. Several times I had gone to your mothers room to stop and possible get a chance to see threasa. Before i would leave to return to work i would cover your mother and tell her she would be okay, to hang in. Sometimes we just get so tired we just want to give up and sleep. That is what your mother is doing, sleeping in eternal peace. I have to let you know my mother died in the same situation, and I know how very hard it is for the family. Jehovah God bless your family and make your heart just a little lighter.
Lucinda I Ditzler McClearen
Lancaster General IV Team
To Joey and your family:
I was so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a nice lady and has been a wonderful neighbor to my Mom and Dad all these years. She will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies,
Kelly and Rick Miller
To Joey and your family:
I was so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a nice lady and has been a wonderful neighbor to my Mom and Dad all these years. She will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies,
Kelly and Rick Miller
Please accept our sympathy on the lost of your mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. We are sure she enjoyed a very full life given all of the loved ones in her family.
Sincerely,
Valerie and Ritchie Case
Missy,
My sympathy to you on the loss of your grandmother. I have always had such fond memories of her cutting my hair when I was a little girl, she was such a nice lady. Know you’re in my thoughts, take care of yourself.
Sincerely,
Keri Ann Kilgore
To the wonderful family that I remember as a State Police Trooper assigned to Lancaster in 1962-63 my sincerest sympathy. Tess and all her children were so special to a lonely Trooper. Her outstanding meals and happiness shared with her and her family and with Gabe Bolla, Ed Richards and me Bob Erling were such a joy. She will always be remembered in so many ways on so many days.
May God bless her.
Sincerely,
Bob Erling
4 Buttonwood Dr./
WestGrove, Pa., 19390
To the McCord Family,
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. I knew her and your dad when I went to school and beyond. Your mom made the best biscotti on the planet. She was so nice and friendly to me any time I saw her. Your dad was one of the nicest guys I ever had the pleasure of knowing. I would come and see them when I lived in their neighborhood and your dad would come to my parents house when there was a problem, usually with their neighbors. All I can say is your parents were made for each other. They were such wonderful people to me. Smile when you remember them because I am sure thats what other people do when they remember them, at least I do. Take care.
Diana Commero Rankin
