Theresa Mahal

Theresa Mahal, age 92, of Hackettstown, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Great Meadows, NJ.

Born on October 1, 1933, in Plains, Pennsylvania, Theresa was the daughter of the late Adam and Anna (Kozlowski) Ozgo. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Mahal, her brother, Clarence Ozgo, and her sister, Florence Dugan.

Theresa dedicated her career to healthcare, serving for many years as Vice President of Nursing at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center before her retirement. A devout member of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary in Hackettstown, she was a Eucharistic Minister and active in the Altar Rosary Society. Beyond her professional and spiritual commitments, Theresa found joy in cooking, gardening, and spending cherished time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Joseph Mahal and his wife Cathy; her brother, Thomas Ozgo and his wife Thelma; her sister, Carol Grabowski and her husband Eugene; four grandchildren, Peter Mahal and his wife Kelsey, Joseph Mahal and his wife Shaine, George Mahal, and Carly Mahal; and her great-grandson, Joseph John Mahal.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 23, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. A Christian funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Father Leopoldo Salvania. Interment will take place at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, immediately following the service.

Theresa will be remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and community, and for the love and kindness she shared with all who knew her.

For those desiring donations may be made to: Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary, 302 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 in memory of Theresa.