Theresa Henninger Obituary

Theresa Henninger, 95, of North Huntingdon and a resident of Concordia at Weatherwood, died of natural causes on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Greensburg, surrounded by friends and family. Theresa was born Jan. 28, 1930, in Bangor, Maine, one of 11 children, a daughter of the late William Jasper Ross and Annie Ryder Ross; Theresa married Wayne Henninger, the love of her life, in 1949, moved to Pittsburgh, and had four children. The family eventually moved to North Huntingdon, where Theresa became an active member of the community and a founding member of St. Elizabeth Church, serving in the Christian Mothers, where she sang in the funeral choir. She was a band parent for the Norwin High School Band and a poll worker during elections for many years. Theresa enjoyed traveling, crafting, and candy-making, but mostly spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, in 2009; and 9 of her siblings. She is survived by her four children, Richard (Martha) Henninger, Patricia (Gregory) Bazanos, Kathy (Mike Venuto, deceased), and David (Wendi) Henninger; plus her 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Earl Ross. Friends will be received from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon. Interment will be at New St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to an organization that provided excellent, compassionate care to Theresa during her final days: Bethlen Hospice & Home Health, 135 Kalassay Drive, Ligonier, PA 15658. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.