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Theresa White June 30, 1917 January 12, 2013 Theresa Mary O'Brien White, 95, born June 30, 1917, passed away Jan. 12, 2013. Theresa was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Margaret Donner O'Brien and Ambrose Joseph O'Brien. She graduated from the Brooklyn Hospital School of Nursing and received her RN. She was a lieutenant in the U.S Army and worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center until her marriage to George S. White, M.D. on Nov. 23, 1940. Theresa was a long time resident of Bellefonte, and a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was a lifelong volunteer with the Red Cross, Centre County Medical Auxiliary, Rainbow School, Centre Crest, Girl Scouts, Skills, and Centre County Children and Youth Services. She was recognized by the Pennsylvania Governor's office of Citizen Service and selected Volunteer of the Year at Centre Crest and the Red Cross. She was selected as an "Exceptional Woman of Centre County" in 2011, at age 94, as "a dedicated and amazing lady." She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, George S. White, in 2002, and her daughter, Jean E. White in 1986. She is survived by her daughters and sons in law, Carol W. Fulcher (Francis N.), and Mary White Thon (J. Terrell); grandchildren and spouses, Michele Fulcher Stephanides (Steven), Nicole Fulcher Corum (Ashby), Eric D. Fulcher, M.D. (Karen), Stephen G. Thon, Jameson O. Thon, Patrick Andrew Thon; and great grandchildren, Toland and Anderson Corum, Karley ,Reagan and Francis N. Fulcher III. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, from 7-9 p.m. A Vigil for the Deceased will occur at 8 p.m. during the visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday Jan. 19, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 134 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA, with Father Valentine J. Bradley officiating. Committal will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Bellefonte. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com. Memorial gifts may be directed to Centre Crest Auxiliary, 502 E. Howard Street, Bellefonte PA 16823, Attn: M. VanTilburg.

Published by Centre Daily Times on Jan. 15, 2013.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Helen (Vonada) Shope

January 20, 2013

Carol and Mary,
I have the loveliest memories of your mother. She was so welcoming and did not care how many neighbor kids were in her house. Her smile lit up her face and she was so very gracious. It has been a long time since I lived across the street from you on Curtin Street, but I still miss every bit of growing up there and playing at your house.
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Barbara Bricker Happeny

Barbara Happeny

January 18, 2013

Dear Carol,
Our deepest sympathy to you, Frank and family of your on your mother's passing. May all the wonderful memories you have of times spent together bring you comfort and peace.
Jerry and Judy Corman

January 17, 2013

To Mary, Carol and Families,
My sincerest condolences for your loss. Your mom was a great lady and a tireless contributor to the community. She will be missed.

Roy Wilkinson

January 17, 2013

Mary, Carol and families,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful, funny,and generous woman. I always loved talking with her in the kitchen when I would visit Mary; I spent many of my teen years in that kitchen. I also remember a road trip to Washington DC with her; we had a great time. I will always be grateful to her for visiting my father when he was at Centre Crest. Take comfort in the love she gave to all of you and that you gave to her. We are all thinking of you at this time

Diane Curry

January 16, 2013

Deepest symphathy on the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother.I remember Mrs.White as I grew up across the street from her.She was always greeting people on the street with a smile and a welcoming hello. I also had her daughter Jeannie as my teacher in elementary school. She was a sweet woman. She will be missed in Bellefonte and on Curtin Street.

Nancy Hockenberry-Schwab

January 15, 2013

Our prayers are with the family and friends. Ms. White was an energetic , friendly, "we can do it" person who was a real pearl to all who knew her.

Ron Hughes

January 15, 2013

Carol, Mary, & families,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers in the loss of your Mom. Terry was one of the original "founders" of the Children's Fair-held each year to benefit the children's section of the Centre Co. Hospital. You could find her anywhere that the youth of Bellefonte or Centre County needed assistance...Girl Scouts, Children's Fair, YMCA, church activities, and of course---many school activities. She was dedicated to her family and her community. Bellefonte has lost another one of its wonderful graceful ladies who was willing to serve anywhere at anytime. It was a sincere privilege to have known her. We can all be thankful that she is now resting with her beloved George.
Sincerely

Ellen Baker

January 15, 2013

I am so sorry we cannot be with our cousins as they celebrate the life of their beloved grandmother! Wow! US Army - I didn't know! I will fondly remember how Mrs. White welcomed anyone into her home and you instantly felt like one of her own family. And special memories of my wedding shower that she so graciously offered her house to my Aunts. God bless

Paulette Anders

January 15, 2013

The Bellefonte Community will miss this wonderful "lady". She shared much of her time making it a better place. My toughts are with you all.

Vickie Milton Henry

January 15, 2013

Remembering the smiles, cherishing the moments and finding comfort in memories of being with you. I will miss our "chats". Love, Mary Cay

Mary Cay Lamb

January 15, 2013

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