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Terese Helmintoller Obituary

Terese Colonna Helmintoller, 94, of Denver, Colo., formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away Sunday afternoon at The Village at Lowry Hospice in Denver.
Born in Apollo on Sept. 20, 1920, Terese was the daughter of the late Fred and Christina Piccola Colonna.
Terese was a 1937 graduate of Kittanning High School and a 1941 graduate of Duquesne University.
She married Pat Acquaviva in 1942. He was killed in action in 1945 during World War II in the Allied advance to the Rhine. She married James R. "Dick" Helmintoller in 1951. He preceded her in death in February 2010.
She then moved to Denver to be near her daughter's family.
She was a longtime active member of the St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton and faithfully served as prayer chain director and as Eucharistic Minister.
Terese was an avid Notre Dame sports fan. She enjoyed flower gardening, being with her family and getting visits from her many previous students.
Terese was a well-loved teacher at the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District, having taught at St. Petersburg High School, Emlenton High School and Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School. She taught business, English, French, typing and shorthand, retiring in 1981.
Surviving are her daughter, Dr. Patricia Gabow and her husband, Harold, of Denver, Colo.; her two grandchildren, Tenaya Newkirk and her husband, Scott, of Fort Collins, Colo., and Aaron Gabow and his wife, Tamara Walker, of New York City, as well as a number of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Terese was preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Henry and Albert Colonna.
Helmintoller- The friends of Terese Colonna Helmintoller, who passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, will be received, from noon to 2 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at theHile Funeral Home, 802 Grove St., St. Petersburg.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton, with Terese's cousin, the Rev. Francis Fugini O.F.M. Cap, and the Rev. William R. Barron, church pastor, concelebrating. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Emlenton.
Family and friends are invited to a luncheon after interment at the St. Michael the Archangel Church Hall.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to The Legacy Scholarship Fund at Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2014.

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Joyce Kruger

October 21, 2019

your mom was such a sweet woman. I remember the friendship she had with my mother and me when I can to visit. She loved when I sang to them. She is one from the home I will never forget.

Linda Wall

November 12, 2014

Dear Patty,
I just heard of your mother's passing. I have so many great memories of growing up next to the Colonnas. No child could have had a better childhood growing up next to them. They were such a positive influence on all of us. Your mom always had something special for me every time she would visit. Always a white chocolate cow or bunny at Easter because she knew I liked it! I truly felt like part of your family, because they were such wonderful, loving people. Now they are all together, Christina, Fred, Albert, Henry, and Teresa. They are in my thoughts now, and always. God just got another angel.
Linda Righy Wall

Barbara Lehnortt / Lewis

November 4, 2014

With sympathy to Mrs. Helmintoller's family. I graduated from AC Valley in 1979 and I had Mrs. Helmintoller for various classes. So many fond memories. Mrs. Helmintoller was an exceptional teacher and had the biggest heart (same for Mr. Helmintoller). She indeed made an impression on my life and I have always thought of her throughout the years. Thinking of her would always bring a smile to my face. She will be dearly missed.

Robert kRUGER

October 31, 2014

Dear Patty,
I FELT CLOSE TO YOUR MOM. she touched my heart and everyone that met her. SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. your family will be in our prays. WE WILL NEVER FORGET HER.

With Dick

October 30, 2014

High school graduation

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With Pat

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Terese, Pat, Phil

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Fred, Terese, Christina

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Young Terese

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Pony Ride!

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Christina, Fred, Henry, Albert & Terese

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In her garden

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94th Birthday Party

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Terese & Dick, St. Petersburg backyard

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Christmas 2013

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JOYCE KRUGER

October 30, 2014

TERESE WILL BE MISSED. I got to know her in Village at lowry. SHE WAS A SWEET LOVING AND CARING PERSON. She was very special to our family. WE MADE SURE WE WOULD ALWAYS HUG AND TALK TO HER.Prays to the family.

Elbra Wedgeworth

October 29, 2014

Please except my sympathy.

October 29, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time of loss. She was a wonderful lady and teacher... deepest sympathy, Marcie (Horner) Douglass

October 28, 2014

Dear Patty and Family,
We send our love & deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother and our dear loving cousin,Terese.
Love and prayers,
Marty & Jeannette Schmidt and family

June Fox

October 28, 2014

So sorry to hear of Terese's passing away. I was a former student of hers, was the best teacher anyone could ask for. I had her at Parker High School. She was a teacher that was a friend. They were friends with Joe and Lois Fox for years....they were my aunt and uncle. They are both gone now also. I'm thinking of you and praying God will strengthen you daily in the days ahead.!!

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