Theresa M. Pavlock

Theresa M. Pavlock, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother

MACHIAS - Theresa M. Pavlock passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Pines of Machias after a long illness.

Theresa was born in Olean on March 2, 1931, the daughter of Michael and Stella Slevinski Strucker. On May 3, 1952, in the Transfiguration Church, she married Paul J. Pavlock, who predeceased her on May 12, 2008.

Theresa was a passionate cook who cherished the art of preparing each meal. She was a lifetime member of the Pulaski Club and a founding member of its Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, going to the casino and bingo. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

Theresa is survived by her children, Sandra Pavlock of Fredonia and Paul Jeffrey (Debi Shelton) Pavlock and Larry (Laurie) Pavlock, both of Olean; four grandchildren, Amanda, Kimberly, Christopher and Ashley; nine great grandchildren, Riley, James Paul, Connor, Ann, Norah, Cate, Elaina, and Alexa; a brother, Joseph (Theresa) Strucker; a sister, Patricia Wiles; and a sister-in-law, Jenny Strucker.

She was predeceased by her husband, Paul; her parents Michael and Stella; a brother, Michael Strucker; and a brother-in-law, Anthony Wiles.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. Funeral services celebrating Theresa's life will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, beginning with a prayer service in the Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church, 931 N. Union St., Olean. Burial will follow at St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Allegany.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Pulaski Club or St. John's Church.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.