Theresa R. (Montecalvo) Verbosky

Warren – Theresa R. (Montecalvo) Verbosky, 102, of Warren passed away on Friday evening, October 31, 2025 at Community Commons Assisted Living in Warren.

Theresa was born on September 7, 1923 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Nicola and Portia (Iannizzaro) Montecalvo. She grew up, one of eleven children, being a friend to everyone. After school, she worked the ticket booth at the Robins Theatre and later at the photo booth at Kresge’s in downtown Warren during the 1930s.

Theresa married Andrew “Andy” F. Verbosky Sr. on July 31, 1943 and they shared 60 years of marriage until his passing on July 13, 2004. Theresa is survived by one daughter, Susan Eppes Pugh of Tuscumbia, AL and two sons, Andrew F. “Drew” (Rina) Verbosky Jr. and Stephen M. Verbosky, both of Warren; a sister, Regina Canzonetta also survives her. Besides her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by three sisters, Jeanette Sicuro, Mary Pupillo and Lena Kershner and six brothers, Joseph, Patsy, Frankie, Jimmy, Nick and Carmen Montecalvo.

Theresa was a longtime member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Warren, where she served as President of the Cyril and Methodius Ladies Guild along with working many fundraising events over the years, well into her 80s. Theresa was an icon and was always giving of her time and talents.

Theresa worked at Zofko’s Marvel Pastries for over 25 years where she learned the art of decorating cakes. She then took her talents to Macali’s Giant Eagle Bakery, where she worked as a cake decorator until she was 80 years old. Nothing pleased her more than when her nieces and nephews would ask her to make their birthday and wedding cakes. Another passion of hers was to host family and friends to a home-cooked Italian dinner, especially when her brothers and in-laws would visit from out of town.

Most of all, Theresa cherished her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by four granddaughters, Mrs. Brooke (Joseph) Steines of Warren, Mrs. Cerissa (Shawn) Ruddy of Cortland, Mrs. Amanda (Rick) Nebinger of Asheboro, NC and Ms. Emily Eppes of Houston, TX; two grandsons, Brian (Jenny) Annandono and Elliott (Ciara) Verbosky; ten great grandchildren, Braven, Anthony, Sebastian, Maddison, Willow, Kaitlyn, Cara, Raelynn, Rylee and Vera as well as several nieces and nephews.

A special thanks goes to the former and present staff at Community Commons for the love and care shown towards Theresa during her stay.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Theresa on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 4 to 6pm at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE.

Additional Calling Hours will be on Friday morning, November 7, 2025 from 9 to 10am at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish - St. Mary’s Church, 232 Seneca Ave NE, Warren, OH 44481.

A Funeral Mass will follow at the church with Rev. Christopher Cicero presiding.

Entombment will be in Pineview Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Theresa’s name to St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish - St. Mary’s Church Building Fund, 232 Seneca Ave NE, Warren, OH 44481.

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