Theresa Caulwell, 86

November 20, 2024

Theresa Caulwell, 86, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. She was born to the late Domenic and Catherine Geraci and was a graduate from Lancaster Catholic High School class of 1956. After graduation she went into the field of telecommunications for her entire career.

Theresa retired in 1990 from AT&T, where she dedicated years of service to the traffic department, and phone operations. She was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and a life member of the Millersville VFW.

Her devotion to her faith was unwavering. A current member of St. Anthony’s Parish, and a charter member of Perpetual Adoration at St. Joseph’s Parish since 1996. Before her time at St Anthony’s, she was an active member of St. Mary’s where she served in numerous capacities. These included the Church Decoration Committee, Funeral Luncheon volunteer, and chair of the Altar Linen Cleaning Team for 19 years. She had also been an active participant in “Guys & Dolls” at St. Philip’s Parish.

She loved working with flowers and had a talent for making beautiful arrangements. She was known for her special soup and fudge recipes and enjoyed quilting and sewing clothing for her daughter and grandsons.

Her greatest joys were her family and her faith. She instilled a love of God in her husband, daughter and grandchildren, often reciting the Rosary and encouraging regular church attendance. Always ready to lend a hand, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished time spent with her loved ones.

She also enjoyed reading about saints, watching faith-based programs, playing tennis, going out to eat, and vacationing in Stone Harbor and Avalon, New Jersey.

She is survived by her beloved husband Ronald Caulwell their daughter Kelly Anne Cody wife of Douglas Cody, and grandchildren Joshua, Nathan and Mathew. She is also survived by her sisters Catherine Corpman of Texas and Margaret Weit of Lancaster. Along with her parents she is preceded in passing by her brother Francis and sisters Marie, Rose and Mary.

A Memorial Mass of will be held November 30, 2024 at St. Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church, 501 East Orange Street Lancaster, PA 17602, at 11am with a time to greet from 10-11am A private burial will take place at a later date, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Schreiber Pediatric at schreiberpediatric.org or to Tunnel to Towers at t2t.org.