Thressa Stretchko Surdick

Mom you were an exceptional person that was well loved and touched so many hearts. You were a loving & caring wife, very supportive mother, and extremely proud grandmother. You were the central core of our family. You enjoyed life and lived every day to its fullest. I will miss your cooking, spending time with you, giving you a hard time, your hugs, and just having someone to talk to. We love you with all of our hearts and will miss you very much.

In just the 5 short years that I've known you, you have made such a huge impact in my life. I will never forget coming to visit you and pap, playing hand and foot with you, singing with you, and getting ice cream. You were most definitely the hostess with the mostess and always spoiled your family and friends. You were such an amazing woman and truly touched the hearts of everyone you knew. You had such an optimistic outlook on life, and that is something I will never forget and will continue to do in my life. I love you and I will miss you.

I am so fortunate to have gotten to know Granny. Her crazy stories, loving/caring mindset (especially toward her family), and chatty personality have created memories that I will never forget. She took me in as one of her own and for that, I will always be so blessed and thankful. I'll miss you, Granny, but I know you'll be keeping an eye on everyone (always).

Granny you made us all feel loved more than anyone ever has or ever will. We could do no wrong in your eyes, and you were so proud of us. I want you to know that we were just as proud of you. I'm going to always think of every summer camp, football game, piece of food, and all our political debates. Nobody will ever fill the place in my heart or have the impact in my life that you had. You were the most incredible grandmother and person. I'm so happy that I was fortunate to have 21 amazing years knowing such a genuine, beautiful person. No matter the duration, no time with such an incredible person could ever be enough. You were truly loved by all. I love you Gran

Granny, I miss you more than you could ever imagine. Even though you're gone and in heaven now I know you're still here with me just like you always have been. I could make a never ending list of the amazing memories you gave me and all the times you made me happy. I hope I get to see you one day again, but until then I know you'll be watching over all of us. I will never forget you Gran, I'll always love and miss you.

I will always remember the times that I have spent with Granny. From the family vacations to the beach to coming up for the weekend and spending time with you. I love how you put our family first before anything and how you kept us all together. Thank you for always coming to my games and other events that were very out of the way for you and pap. I will always remember and love you Granny.

Granny, I love and miss you more than ever. I will always cherish the memories we have together like golf camp, dollar store trips, or you coming to my games. I know that you will always be watching over me when I play and cheering me on from heaven. I will never forget your lively personality and carry all of the life lessons you have shared with me and the rest of the grandkids. Stay strong up there<3

Im going to miss blueberry picking, going to get Windy Knoll cotton candy ice cream, and you forcing us to play cards every time we came to visit. You've given me so many great memories that i will carry with me forever and cherish. I love you and i will miss you a lot Granny.

John, our prayers are with you and your family. Peace be with you.

John,
my heart goes out to you and your family.
Me and my family will keep you guys in our prayers, miss ya bro, flow-on

I will miss you my very special friend. We created many memories together from childhood to adulthood. You are that special someone that was full of life, love and laughter. I always looked forward to you and Joe coming to Nanty Glo where we would have long talks, walks and did some shopping.. Good bye my dear friend, may God watch over you until we meet again. Love Louise

You lived life with GUSTO and inspired a lot of people. We will miss you and I know that your up in heaven with all the other family members who went before you planning a big party. You will be missed by everyone who knew you. Love to Uncle Joe, John, and Kim and to their families. Your no longer on the Earth but you will always be with us....

MY AUNT THRESSA WAS ONE SPECIAL LADY WHEN I WAS A YOUNG CHILD I WOULS STAY AT MY GRANDMOTHER MARY STRETCHKO HOME IN NANTY GLO AND THRESSA AND HER FRIENDS LOUISE PALENSCAR AND PATSY WOULD PLAY DRESS UP AND DO MAKEUP AND I WOULD TEASE THEM AS THE WATCHED AMERICAN BANDSTAND AND DANCED AROUND THE ROOM I WAS A REAL PAIN IN THE REAR BUT AUNT THRESSA NEVER LOST HER TEMPER AND ALWAYS WAS A CONSIDERATE PERSON I AM ONLY 8 YEARS YOUNGER THAN HER AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER TEENAGE YEARS AS I WAS GROWING UP WE WILL ALL MISS HER WITH MY LOVE TO HER FAMILY I AM TOM HENRY NEPHEW

Our Deepest Sympathy...

On behalf of my mother and all our family I would like to express our sincere sympathy with the passing of Thressa. My grandmother (Anna Stretchko Kuhar) was a sister to John Stretchko. May she rest in peace and may God bless and comfort all of Thressa's family. Eugene Ostinowsky

I have a special place for you in my heart, Thressa. Your love of life, God and family made you the special person we all knew. We will all miss your smiling face and the happiness that you always brought. Heaven has gained an angel. God bless Joe, the children and grandchildren and extended family and help you all at this time. My sympathy and prayers are with you all. See you again when we have that big family reunion in heaven. Your cousin, Ann Kaschalk Licastro

Joe, Kim, John and family-
We were shocked as well as saddened to hear of Theresa's passing.
She was such a bubbly, happy person and we have many fond memories of her. She will be missed!
The memories of Theressa bring to mind many family reunions, blackberry picking and sitting on the porches in Nanty Glo.
God bless and comfort all of you and may Theressa enjoy heaven... until we meet again.

Dave and Sue Hanson and family

You will be missed by so many! You have touched so many lives. When I think of you, it is always seeing you smiling. You were a happy person and being with you, made anyone near you feel happy. You were taken much too soon and can't reason why. So happy I got to spend as much time with you as I did over the years and so happy to have been able to see you in Florida just days before your passing. You were loved by Joe and I and our family. Your family also holds a special place in our hearts. Until we meet again, Teresa Horgas