Theresa Rose Carp

Theresa Rose (Theis) Carp, 83, of rural New Riegel, died at 8:53 pm Monday, November 17, 2025, at her residence.

Theresa was born on December 4, 1941, in Tiffin to Anthony and Corrine (Kelbley) Theis. She married Joseph D. Carp on January 7, 1967, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Riegel, and he survives.

Other survivors include a son, Joe Carp of St. Petersburg, Florida; two daughters, Cindy (Rick) Frankart of Findlay, and Tina (Joe) Nye of New Riegel; five grandchildren, Ashley Frankart, Tonya (Kyle) Ardai, Andy Nye, Gabrielle Nye, Dominic Nye; a sister, Anna Schlick of Wickliff, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Margaret Theis.

Theresa was a 1959 graduate of New Riegel High School, a member of All Saints Parish, New Riegel and its Rosary Altar Society, and the American Legion Auxiliary, Tiffin. She formerly worked at Arlans Department Store, Harrison-Price Insurance, and the New Riegel Post Office. Theresa was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling, baking, yoga, playing euchre, attending her grandchildren’s sports and activities, taking them to Amish County often. She always made sure everyone was well fed. The holiday table had enough food to feed an army. She always had snacks and treats on hand for the grandkids. Theresa crocheted afghans and blankets for all her family and traveled to Florida often.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2025, at the TRAUNERO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 214 S. Monroe Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883. (419) 447-3113.

A Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at All Saints Parish, New Riegel with Rev. Timothy Kummerer officiating. Burial will take place immediately following in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, New Riegel.

Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Parish or the New Riegel EMS, Inc.

To send Online condolences to the family, order out-of-town flowers, or to view the Celebration of Life video go to: www.traunerofuneralhome.com.