Theresa Jennie Reola's Obituary
Theresa Jennie Reola, 80, of South Park, formerly of Lincoln Place, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2022.
Theresa is survived by her husband of 63 years, Richard A. Reola, Sr.; Children Richard A. Reola, Jr. (Lori), Lisa J. Daurora (the late Ronald), Carolyn L. Macurak and Francis J. Reola; Grandchildren Amanda J. Daurora, Nadine M. Scherer (Jerome), Angela M. Reola, Ashley E. Reola (Erin), Tony Reola (Ryan), Joseph M. Macurak and Shane J. Reola; Great-Grandchildren Mia B. Costello, Aveyanna L. Ruhl, Braxton Ruhl, Mila R. Scherer, Emilio R. Scherer, Walker M. Macurak and Cambria M. Macurak; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents John "Jack" and Alice Colgan and her sister Alice "Tootsie" Johnson.
Theresa was so happily married to her teenage sweetheart Richard, whom she called "Rav", at the age of 17, having the most loving relationship for 63 years. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, often spoiling them and spending time with them. Her family was her heart and joy. She was extremely talented in decorating her home and yard. Theresa would always be making honey-do lists for projects she wanted done around the house. Her yard was a landscaper's dream, having many flower beds and gardens with beautiful lawn ornaments throughout. She was especially fond of rocks, flowers and loved and fed every animal that came into the yard, and watched them with a cup of coffee on the patio with her husband. Her family is most proud of her running her own ceramic business, Just A Little Country, for 20 years. She would take and sell her ceramic creations at festivals, craft shows and consignment stores. She also enjoyed shopping for little surprises for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the thrill and excitement of winning on her 777 machine at the casino. She was always high spirited and not shy of giving anyone her opinion. She was so talented, very artistic and a very creative designer. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A private, family only memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 2 PM in the Jefferson Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Inurnment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.
Online condolences can be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
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