Theresa M. Arters, 94, formerly of Millersville passed away Friday morning, May 06, 2022 in the Lebanon Veterans Administration Medical Center where she was under hospice care.
Born in Phoenixville on April 7, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Regina Yaworski Bickel.
Theresa graduated from Phoenixville High School and attended Einstein Medical Center for Nursing.
She was proud of being a U.S. Navy veteran. She served from 1951 to 1956 and also in the Navy Reserves for many years. She enjoyed the ability to travel while in the service to such places as Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines.
Theresa worked as a Nurses Aide for several years privately and for Village Vista.
She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. She enjoyed being part of the Guys and Dolls at church.
Theresa was a Life Member of Millersville VFW Post #7294.
She was a loving and caring lady who would give her shirt off her back for anyone. She had a witty personality.
In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her son: George A. Arters; her sisters: Marie Boeshore and Eleanor Landis; and, her brothers: Joseph, Francis, Robert, William, and Vincent Bickel.
She will be missed by her daughter: Dawn M. (Keith) Upton of Lancaster; her sons: Vincent W. (Barbara) Arters of Lancaster and Shawn D. (Christina) Arters of Conestoga; her granddaughters: Melissa, Ann Marie, Allison, and Gabrielle; and, her grandsons: Justin, Anthony, and Alex.
Family and Friends are respectfully received from 10:30 - 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2596 Cornwall Road, Cornwall. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM.
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 01:00 PM.
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Born in Phoenixville on April 7, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Regina Yaworski Bickel.
Theresa graduated from Phoenixville High School and attended Einstein Medical Center for Nursing.
She was proud of being a U.S. Navy veteran. She served from 1951 to 1956 and also in the Navy Reserves for many years. She enjoyed the ability to travel while in the service to such places as Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines.
Theresa worked as a Nurses Aide for several years privately and for Village Vista.
She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. She enjoyed being part of the Guys and Dolls at church.
Theresa was a Life Member of Millersville VFW Post #7294.
She was a loving and caring lady who would give her shirt off her back for anyone. She had a witty personality.
In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her son: George A. Arters; her sisters: Marie Boeshore and Eleanor Landis; and, her brothers: Joseph, Francis, Robert, William, and Vincent Bickel.
She will be missed by her daughter: Dawn M. (Keith) Upton of Lancaster; her sons: Vincent W. (Barbara) Arters of Lancaster and Shawn D. (Christina) Arters of Conestoga; her granddaughters: Melissa, Ann Marie, Allison, and Gabrielle; and, her grandsons: Justin, Anthony, and Alex.
Family and Friends are respectfully received from 10:30 - 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2596 Cornwall Road, Cornwall. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM.
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 01:00 PM.
Scheid Funeral Home
HM3 US NAVY
KOREA
Theresa M. Arters, 94, formerly of Millersville passed away Friday morning, May 06, 2022 in the Lebanon Veterans Administration Medical Center where she was under hospice care.
Born in Phoenixville on April 7, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Regina Yaworski Bickel.
Theresa graduated from Phoenixville High School and attended Einstein Medical Center for Nursing.
She was proud of being a U.S. Navy veteran. She served from 1951 to 1956 and also in the Navy Reserves for many years. She enjoyed the ability to travel while in the service to such places as Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines.
Theresa worked as a Nurses Aide for several years privately and for Village Vista.
She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. She enjoyed being part of the Guys and Dolls at church.
Theresa was a Life Member of Millersville VFW Post #7294.
She was a loving and caring lady who would give her shirt off her back for anyone. She had a witty personality.
In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her son: George A. Arters; her sisters: Marie Boeshore and Eleanor Landis; and, her brothers: Joseph, Francis, Robert, William, and Vincent Bickel.
She will be missed by her daughter: Dawn M. (Keith) Upton of Lancaster; her sons: Vincent W. (Barbara) Arters of Lancaster and Shawn D. (Christina) Arters of Conestoga; her granddaughters: Melissa, Ann Marie, Allison, and Gabrielle; and, her grandsons: Justin, Anthony, and Alex.
Family and Friends are respectfully received from 10:30 - 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2596 Cornwall Road, Cornwall. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM.
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 01:00 PM.
Scheid Funeral Home
HM3 US NAVY
KOREA
Born in Phoenixville on April 7, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Regina Yaworski Bickel.
Theresa graduated from Phoenixville High School and attended Einstein Medical Center for Nursing.
She was proud of being a U.S. Navy veteran. She served from 1951 to 1956 and also in the Navy Reserves for many years. She enjoyed the ability to travel while in the service to such places as Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines.
Theresa worked as a Nurses Aide for several years privately and for Village Vista.
She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. She enjoyed being part of the Guys and Dolls at church.
Theresa was a Life Member of Millersville VFW Post #7294.
She was a loving and caring lady who would give her shirt off her back for anyone. She had a witty personality.
In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her son: George A. Arters; her sisters: Marie Boeshore and Eleanor Landis; and, her brothers: Joseph, Francis, Robert, William, and Vincent Bickel.
She will be missed by her daughter: Dawn M. (Keith) Upton of Lancaster; her sons: Vincent W. (Barbara) Arters of Lancaster and Shawn D. (Christina) Arters of Conestoga; her granddaughters: Melissa, Ann Marie, Allison, and Gabrielle; and, her grandsons: Justin, Anthony, and Alex.
Family and Friends are respectfully received from 10:30 - 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2596 Cornwall Road, Cornwall. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM.
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 01:00 PM.
Scheid Funeral Home
HM3 US NAVY
KOREA
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