Theresa Rose (Palmieri) Naples

Theresa Rose (Palmieri) Naples, 99, of Battle Creek, MI and formerly of New Castle, PA died at Bronson Battle Creek on Monday, January 4, 2016.

Theresa was born July 5, 1916 in Lowellville, Ohio to Alexander and Angeline (Casillo) Palmieri. She grew up in New Castle, Pennsylvania where she attended school, married and raised her family.

Theresa R. Palmieri married Joseph A. Naples on October 1, 1934 at St. Vitus Catholic Church in New Castle. She was preceded in death by Joseph, her husband of 48 years on November 22, 1982; by a daughter, Mary Carmel Sleman; two brothers, Anthony Palmieri and Ernest Palmer; and an infant sister. Surviving are three children, Angela N. (John) Anderson of Battle Creek, MI, Dr Anthony F. (Karen) Naples, M.D. of Orange, CA, Ann N. (Scott) Mittelman of Mogadore, OH; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-granddaughter, and 1 great great grandson.

Theresa was a faithful member of St. Vitus Catholic Church in New Castle. For years she looked forward to working as a clerk for the election polls. Theresa enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking, having many needlework hobbies; she was an avid reader and a lover of old movies. She enjoyed visiting with loving relatives and friends, and most importantly, she loved raising her family and watching each generation grow.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 11, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S Mill Street, New Castle, Penna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at St. Vitus Catholic Church, 910 S. Mercer Street, New Castle, Pa.

Committal and interment will follow at St. Vitus Cemetery. A memorial service (or Mass) will be held in Battle Creek at a later date. A reception will be held with the location being announced at the funeral.

Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.decarbofuneralhome.com or www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Local arrangements are by Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care.