Theresa Marie Ward
May 1, 1959 ~ October 24, 2024
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Theresa Marie (Micale) Ward, 65, of Utica passed away in her home after a long battle with lung cancer on October 24, 2024 with her family at her side.
Born on May 1, 1959 in Franklin, PA she was the daughter of Angelo Micale of North Carolina and the late Shirley (Walker) Micale.
Theresa was a 1977 graduate of Franklin Area High School. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Her family was very important to her and she spent as much time with them as possible.
Left to cherish her memory along with her father are her sons, Bradley Free and his wife, Shannon, of Utica and James Free and his wife, Maggie, of Butler; her grandchildren MacKenzie Free, Myles Free, Madisyn Free, and Charles Free; and her siblings Anthony Micale and his wife, Claudia, of Georgia and Christine Keas and her husband, Kevin, of North Carolina; her nieces and nephews Brian Keas and his wife, Tabitha, of North Carolina, Michelle Keas and her partner, JR of North Carolina, and Gabrielle Micale and her husband, Ramsey Eden, of Georgia; and her great niece Yena and her great nephew Hugo. She is further survived by her first husband and father of her sons, Denis Free of Utica. She will be missed by her dog, Sadie.
The family will receive guests at the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with funeral services immediately following at 3:00 pm with Sherie Covell Dickson officiating.
Theresa will be laid to rest next to her mother at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Franklin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Theresa Ward’s name to the AseraCare at Amedisys.com/about/foundation.
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Theresa,
We have been friends for a long time.
Grade school, High school, and beyond.
Your laugh was my favorite part of you, it was infectious.
You were so loving and kind and giving.
Our last time together was our special lunch.
It was so wonderful being with you again.
Our friends together as one!
May you find peace and more love than you’ll ever know.
For you are now another angel watching over us.
I saw a cardinal the day after you departed,
It came within a few feet on my railing.
I know it was you!!
Telling me that you’re ok.
Please always remember that Chris and I loved you.
You always had a special place in my heart.
May you rest now my dear friend, for I will see you again one day.
Give your Mom a kiss from me.
Until we meet again!
♥️🙏🏻
In the short time I have known Theresa I thought she was a very kind, and caring person! I am so grateful I got to meet her and help take care of her on her final resting days. She brought joy into my life! I will miss her dearly! She also taught me how to can spaghetti sauce! – (Brittany Aseracare Aide)