October 22, 1925 – September 13, 2022
Theresa Veronica Hosbrook, age 96 of Greenville, Ohio passed away peacefully at 3:46 PM on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the Village Green Nursing Home, Greenville, Ohio. Born in Malden, Massachusetts on October 22, 1925 she was one of 13 children to the late William & Josephine (Gaudette) Powell. Theresa had attended the Malden Girls School and Immaculate Conception High School in Massachusetts. She had worked at a coffee shop in downtown Boston, and while working, she met her husband, Basil. He was on naval leave in the Boston Naval Shipyard, and went to the coffee shop each day and he played the same love song every day for her attention. They fell in love and got married on August 4, 1945. After they married, Theresa moved to Arcanum, Ohio to help take care of his parents while he was away on active duty during WWII. Once Basil returned home, they settled in, and had 4 daughters, Gloria, Diana, Christine and Carol. In 1959 they moved to Greenville, Ohio, and Theresa began working at Corning Glass Works, where she retired from in 1991.
She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church; American Legion # 140; lifetime member of the VFW # 7262 and member of the D.E.S.A. She was a very patriotic lady, and was proud of her country and military, especially the Navy.
Theresa enjoyed playing cards with other couples and her family; reading books; watching game shows and playing bingo.
In her free time you could find her attending her grandchildren’s events, watching the New England Patriots and Ohio State Buckeyes football games; and attending the Greenville High School sporting events. Her family will miss Christmas Eve gatherings and Theresa’s famously perfect chocolate fudge. She was a wonderful, generous woman, who will be deeply missed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her beloved husband Basil R. Hosbrook: daughters Gloria Coulter; Christine Delaney: grandson Doug Sleppy: granddaughter Shirley Cline: 11 siblings and their spouses.
Survived by her daughters Diana Sleppy of Greenville; Carol (Jeff) Hosbrook- Cole of Greenville: grandchildren Robert (Frankie) Hosbrook; Valerie Coulter; Dennis Coulter; Cheryl Jennings; Amy Brown; David J. Delaney; Tammy (Eric) Hittle; Robert (Joyce) Delaney; Robin (Jerry) Kaufold; Alexander (Casey) Hosbrook- Cole; Kyle (Jamie) Kindell: great-grandchildren Breawnna (Brit) Rayburn; Dyllon Hosbrook; Logan Hosbrook; Brooklynn Hosbrook & fiancé Cameron Bucklew; Tosha Brown; Kelsi Sleppy; Dezera Sleppy; Sarah (Bozack) Goodrich; Michelle Matevia; Justin Matevia; Austin Hosbrook; Aaron Cline; Madison Cline; David J. Delaney, Jr. ( Alyssa); Donovan Delaney; William Hittle; Nathaniel Hittle; Courtney Delaney; Katlyn Delaney; Alexis Delaney; Robert “RJ” Delaney; Olivia Delaney; Hailey Delaney; Brandon Julian; Cayden Vaughan; Connor Cole; Avery Cole; Emma, Maya & Hanna Kindell: 13 great- great grandchildren: sister Rita Brown of Connecticut: as well numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Friends may call on the family from 12:30 PM-1:30 PM on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 W 3rd St, Greenville, with Rev. Fr. Matt Fiest, celebrant. Entombment to follow at Greenville Township Memorial Garden Mausoleum, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church/School. Fond memories may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Hosbrook family.