Theresa Mauro, 91 of Niles, died Tuesday December 13, 2011 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

She was born January 19, 1920 in Niles the daughter of Sam and Mary Budo Arduini.

Theresa was a 1938 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed as an administrative assistant at General Electric in Niles for five years, a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, Mt. Carmel Society, and enjoyed her family, cooking, baking and cake decorating. She also was a stalwart volunteer for all elections in Niles.

She will once again be with her beloved husband Frank P. Mauro Sr. whom she married on October 11, 1941 and had passed away on May 7, 2009.

Theresa, who had a kind word for everyone and regardless of the situation never complained, will be deeply missed by three sons, Frank P. Mauro Jr. and his wife Rose of Greensboro, North Carolina, Domonic Mauro of Niles who has been his mother's care-giver the past few years, and Sam Mauro and his wife Jill of North Richland Hills, Texas, two grandchildren, Phillip Mauro of San Francisco, California and Daniel Mauro and his wife Amanda of Apex, North Carolina, and a great-granddaughter Julian Theresa Mauro.

She is preceded in death by her brother Henry Arduini.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM Friday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles where the Mt. Carmel Society will conduct prayers at 3:45 PM and The Mt. Carmel Bereavement Ministry will conduct prayers at 6:30PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM Saturday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles preceded by a 10:30AM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery immediately following the church services.

Material Contributions can be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, 381 Robbins Ave, Niles, Ohio 44446.

Family and friends can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.