Chutz

God’s angels took Theresa Dawn Chutz, 41, of Wexford, formerly of Emlenton, to her heavenly home Thursday morning, Aug. 18, 2022, at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, while surrounded by her loving parents.

Theresa was born with spina bifida on May 21, 1981, in Oil City. She was a brave and amazing child and adult. She conquered many barriers, and lived an exemplary life.

She was the daughter of Wilda R. Serafine Chutz and Donald R. Chutz.

She had been a lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton.

She attended Keystone Elementary School, and later Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School in Foxburg, where she graduated in 2000. Theresa moved to Wexford shortly after graduation and attended the Community College of Allegheny County, where she earned a degree in child and family studies. Theresa was very caring and had a loving heart. She had been employed for some time at a child care center.

She loved animals, especially dogs and cats, and volunteered at the Allegheny County Humane Society for many years. She was very sociable and enjoyed the company of family and friends, and looked forward to attending concerts, most especially “The Clarks.”

Theresa is survived by her mother and stepfather, Wilda Chutz and Charles “Chuck” Lair of Emlenton, and her father, Donald Chutz (Beth Yoest) of Renfrew; her uncle, David Serafine of East Brady; her aunts and uncles, Diane and Jeffrey Bell of Grove City, Robert “Bob” and Thelma Chutz of Slippery Rock, and Dave and Penny Chutz of Harrisville; her great-aunts and great-uncle, Wilma and Ken Texter of Karns City, and Virginia Morrow of Culmerville; as well as a number of cousins, and other family members and friends.

Theresa was preceded in death by her devoted grandparents who loved her dearly, Fred and Rose Serafine, and Mac and Molly Chutz.

CHUTZ — Family and close friends of Theresa Dawn Chutz, who died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at HILE FUNERAL HOME, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Monday at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Emlenton, with the Rev. Jonathon Schmolt, church pastor, officiating.

The family respectfully requests that you wear a face covering to visitation and the funeral Mass.

Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Emlenton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association of Western PA, 300 Stonewood Drive, Suite 100, Wexford, PA 15090, or to the local humane society of your choice.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.