Theresa K. McCreery, 86, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of New Castle passed away the morning of January 7, 2014 at Sienna Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wintersville. Born on December 7, 1927 in New Castle, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Cooper Vascetti. She married her beloved husband, Robert S. McCreery, and the two spent 48 wonderful years together until he preceded her in death on November 28, 2009.
Theresa retired from her job as a cook for her family’s restaurants, Traveler’s Inn and Egidio’s Restaurant. She was a member of St. Camillus Church. Theresa also belonged to a card club and enjoyed playing cards with her friends. She enjoyed bowling, music, dancing, singing, and travelling with her husband and family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Theresa is survived by her daughters, Mary Jo Miller and husband Alan of New Castle, Lori Galbreath and husband Tom of Wintersville, OH, and Amy Temple and husband Larry of Erie, PA; brother, Egidio (James) Vascetti and wife Gerri of New Castle; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Megan Galbreath, and brother, Joseph Vascetti.
Visitation will be held Thursday 5pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St.
A procession will leave the funeral home Friday at 9:30am for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Camillus Church, officiated by Father Thomas Lewandowski.
Interment will take place at Parkside Cemetery.
