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Teresa J. Mihaliak, 96

December 31, 1925 - April 14, 2022

Teresa J. Mihaliak, 96, entered Heaven on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born in and a lifelong resident of Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late August W. and Elsie L. (Ferich) Ziegler.

Terry graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1943. She married Joseph J. Mihaliak in 1949, and they shared 65 years of marriage with before Joe’s passing in 2015.

She first worked for RCA, then Bell Telephone, and at St. Anthony’s School. More importantly, Terry was a wonderful homemaker and mother, a quintessential wife, and an exceptional cook and baker.

A devoted parishioner at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Terry served as a Eucharistic Minister, lector for daily Mass, past president of the Mother’s Club, and Bingo worker.

Terry volunteered at Lancaster Regional Medical Center, and she was an Inspector of Elections for 20 years. She enjoyed puzzles, was an avid reader, and she loved her rescue cat Pewter.

Surviving Terry are her 5 children, William A. Mihaliak, York, Joseph J. Mihaliak (Carol), Mechanicsburg, Brian J. Mihaliak (Dawn), East Petersburg, Cheryl L. Mihaliak, Lancaster, and Mark L. Mihaliak, Hendersonville, TN; and 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Terry was predeceased by her daughter, Constance A. Winters (Skip), and her sister Agnes Smith.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 AM Wednesday, April 20, 2022, with The Rev. Matthew C. Morelli as Celebrant, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602. Terry’s family will receive guests from 10-11 AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602 https://support.humanepa.org/

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Condolences to the Family

June 06, 2022

Sorry for your loss.
David E Gusic

April 24, 2022

Mom and I both send our sincerest condolences. Teresa was such a vivacious, fun-loving person. Mom has a picture from one of the family parties on her wall and it has your mom in it. I think it really reflects the kind of person your mom was. And, I had not previously known about her love of rescues. Pewter was indeed a very lucky fur baby to have been adopted by Teresa.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future.
Much love,
Sue Daum and Billie Jo Herr

April 19, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Terry’s family she was one of my favorite volunteers at LRMC, I was the Director of Volunteer Services & Patient Advocate for a number of years. She was committed to volunteering at the hospital and touched the lives of many.

April 18, 2022

Thinking of you Cheryl and family. Teresa was the sweetest and I am so glad I got to know her over the last few years. Love, Kelsey

April 16, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss Mark. Prayers for all in the Families. She lived a good life. May her memory be Eternal. I get your Christmas Cookies now Mark . RIP Mrs Mihaliak 🙏🙏❤️❤️

April 16, 2022

Mark and family, I am heartbroken for all of you! Your Mom looks like a firecracker! So sorry that I never had the opportunity to have met your Mom, Teresa. It hurts, I know. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP, Teresa.

April 16, 2022

I enjoyed sharing holiday meals with Terry and Cheryl at Carl”s home. I have good memories of her. I respect Cheryl for her devotion to Terry. May you find peace in knowing she is with God and not suffering.

April 16, 2022

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Terry. I was her financial advisor for many years. She was sharp as a tack right up to when I last saw her and always kept me on my toes! She was a loyal wife and mother and took good care of her husband, who she missed terribly after he passed. She was an avid walker and even walked miles to my house across town to see me! In the last few years, saw her health decline and she had to give up walking so I’m glad she won’t have to suffer anymore! My sincere condolences to her family.

April 15, 2022

Rest in peace my sweet Aunt Terry. You will most definitely be missed and I am blessed to have know you Thank you for being a part of my life. Until we meet again….

April 15, 2022

Our sincere sympathy and condolences to all of Teresa’s family. she was in our prayers the past few weeks for healing and recovery from her fall. God must have wanted her to come home to heaven and be with Him and her beloved husband Joe.

Visitation: Wednesday, April 20, 2022; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; 501 East Orange Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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Services: Wednesday, April 20, 2022; 11:00 AM; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; 501 East Orange Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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