Theresa Serra

Theresa Marie Serra (Vitale), 98, formerly of Florissant, Missouri, passed away 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2025, at The Inn at Walnut Trail, Sunbury, Ohio.

Theresa Marie Serra (Vitale), 98, formerly of Florissant, Missouri, passed away 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2025, at The Inn at Walnut Trail, Sunbury, Ohio.

Theresa was born June 10, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, the seventh of eight children, to Joseph and Mary Vitale (Bovaconti). She married Dominic Serra in 1946, whom she was married to for 60 years and had two children, daughter Helene Serra, and son, Ronald Serra.

Theresa loved to sing, and was an active member of, "The St. Louis Chordinals", women's a capella, barbershop-style chorus, for over three decades.

Theresa is survived by her daughter, Helene, and loving younger sister, Rosemary Hepburn (Vitale). She is a well-missed Nonna and GG to grandchildren Lauren Ward, Matthew Ward, Ryan Ward, Anthony Serra, and Regina Harper, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Her incredible personality, and ability to deliver razor-sharp wit, with an always-open heart, both made an indelible impact on those blessed enough to know her, and will surely carry on throughout her family's generations.

Theresa was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Dominic, and son, Ronald.

Cremation rites are to be accorded. Further services to include a Celebration of Life in Ohio, as well as in St. Louis, Missouri, are pending.