Theresa Rose Hlad

Theresa Rose Hlad, 103 of Morgantown died at home on Friday, October 11, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. She was born January 18, 1916 in Gray’s Landing, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Antony and Frances Belovec Wallace, immigrants of Slovenia.

She spent her life working for her sister and brother in law at Fred Hlad’s Grocery in Cassville, WV. She was a crossing guard for two years at Suncrest Primary School, a custodian at Wiles Hill Elementary School, transferred to Morgantown Junior High, and finally became a head custodian at South Middle School, where she retired after 25 years with Monongalia County Schools.

After retirement, she volunteered at South Middle School, working in the office. She enjoyed traveling, baking, polka dances, and taking care of her family. She was a dedicated mother, good friend, and a mother to many.

She is survived by one Louis J. Hlad of Morgantown, one sister, Ann Chico, of Morgantown, one special nephew, Joseph Chico III, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Louie Hlad, her sisters, Jennie Boles, Stella Stout, Nellie Hlad, and one brother, Tony Wallace. She also is survived by special friends, Roxy Vasil, Margaret Reider, and Elizabeth Conrad. The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their special care of Theresa Hlad.

This special daughter of the Great Depression was part of America’s Generation, the last of a very special breed.

Friends may call at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Sunday from 5 to 7 pm. Visitation will conclude with a Scripture Vigil. She will lie in repose at the St. Mary Church on Monday, from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am with Rev. John V. Di Bacco, Jr. as celebrant. Entombment will follow at Peace Gardens Mausoleum.