Terry D. Clapper, age 52, of Clapper Hill (Laceyville), passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015 following a long period of declining health. Terry was born on December 22, 1962 in Meshoppen, PA the son of Rita Stine and the late Daniel O. Clapper Jr.

Terry graduated from the Wyalusing Valley High School with the Class of 1980. After graduation he worked for Tyler Memorial Hospital as an orderly in the operating room. Terry served his country with the United States Air Force from 1983-1988. He was stationed in Baltimore, MD and served at the Iraklion Air Station in Crete, Greece. After serving he was an EMT with the Wyalusing Valley Ambulance Association for three years from the fall of 1993 to June 1997 during this time he worked for Arrow United in Wyalusing.

Terry is survived by his mother, Rite Stine Clapper of Clapper Hill, PA; long-time good friend Tom Loven of Scranton, PA; siblings Jack and Sharlene Clapper of Williamsport, PA; Linda Krukowski of Clapper Hill, PA; and Jerry Clapper (Tina Bennett) of Clapper Hill, PA. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles as well as many military and Facebook friends that kept him company during his declining health. Terry was preceded in death by his father Daniel O. Clapper who passed away on October 20, 1994.

A private family memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family with Father Marshall officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Vets, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, 459 Main Street, Laceyville, PA.

Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com