Theresa M. Speelman, 70 of Orrtanna, PA passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Gettysburg Hospital.
Born March 25, 1948 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Goldie Althoff. Her beloved husband of 39 years, John E. Speelman died in 2007.
Theresa graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1966 and begin her long and dedicated career at the former Green Acres Nursing Home in Gettysburg. She earned her LPN degree while working at Green Acres and enjoyed assisting and caring for the elderly and disabled for forty three years until her retirement in 2011. Theresa enjoyed the quality time she spent through the years with her family and will be missed. She also had a soft spot in her heart for her beloved cats and Husky.
Theresa is survived by her daughter, Tammy Speelman and husband Charles O’Dell of Orrtanna, a son, Jimmy Speelman and wife Sammi of Cameron, WV, two grandsons; Austin O’Dell and Sage Speelman and girlfriend Sara Hollingsworth, a sister, Phyllis Speelman and husband Harold of Orrtanna, a brother, Jim Althoff and wife Fran of Gettysburg and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Gettysburg. Interment will follow the Mass in the Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg.
Previous Events
Visitation
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May
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Jun
25 West High Street
Gettyburg, PA 17325
Cemetery Details
Location
799 Baltimore St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
