TERESA MARIE LUTES age 82, beloved mother of Rhonda Luce (husband Jeffrey) and Gina Lutes-Finley (husband Patrick Finley); devoted Nona of Olivia and Chloe Luce; cherished daughter of the late Alvero and Inez (nee Mazzer) Franks.
Teresa was born on April 23, 1941, and grew up in Mather, Pennsylvania. She possessed many wonderful and caring traits, all of which helped her exceed in the field of nursing. Teresa graduated as a Registered Nurse from Homestead Nursing School and dedicated over 45 years as an Emergency Room Nurse at Lake East Hospital. There she met many lifelong friends who she considered family.
To know Teresa was to know love. She took care of her parents without question and worried about the wellbeing of others, putting them above herself, even in her final moments. To say she was kind and giving would be an understatement. Her heart was boundless and she touched everyone’s life that she met.
On August 22, 2023, this most selfless and graceful mother, Nona, and friend, passed away with her beloved daughters by her side.
Teresa treasured her grandchildren and family endlessly. Her true enjoyment in life came from them and caring for others. Let her words be of comfort during this most difficult time:
“I want everyone to know I love them, every single one of them.”
Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Teresa at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 3-7 PM.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11AM at Western Reserve Memorial Garden’s Chapel located within the mausoleum, 11521 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dogs Unlimited Rescue in honor of Teresa’s love and passion for animals.
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Mike Lutes
My deepest sympathies to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. So many memories. The world lost one of the great ones. Teresa will always be in my heart and I will always treasure her and the memories.
Barbara Dohm
Gina so sorry to read this my heart is with you. This is a sad time and you and family are in my thoughts
Keona judge
I had the pleasure of taking care of MsTheresa, she made my heart warm every time I cared for her. She will be truly missed, There’s no better place she could be in, Rest peacefully
Karen Cvitkovic
My heartfelt condolences for the family. Growing up best friends with Gina I spent so many weekends with the family. I remember Teresa being a very strong & loving person always making me feel like family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dana Quinones
I wish I had the words to ease your pain during this difficult time; Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending sympathy and love to you and your family.
Glenn and Marlene Debeljak
Gina and Rhonda, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May your memories carry you through this difficult time. XO
Tracey Eggleston
Rhonda, Gina – my prayers and sympathy are with you all. Your mom was so kind and loving and she passed those wonderful traits to you both. May you be comforted knowing she rests in the arms of Jesus. Hugs-
Tom Shumaker
TO THE FAMILY OF TERESA FRANKS LUTES: I first met Teresa as a 5th grade student at the Mather Elementary School. We were high school classmates at Jefferson-Morgan High School, graduating in 1959. Although she had never attended our class reunions, all spoke of her and her high school days and her nursing career. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. She will always be remembered & she, & other classmates who passed away since our last reunion, will be memorialized on the Class of 1959 FB page (www.facebook.com/Jeffersonmorganclassof1959.
Tom Shumaker
Clarksville, Pa.
Jennie Olbrysh
Sincere condolences for your loss. May the many memories provide peace as you grieve. Much love? Bob and Jennie Olbrysh
Catherine Cites
Praying for your family throughout this difficult time. Teresa was a beautiful soul and will be greatly missed! We loved her dearly!
Patricia Bross
Dearest Rhonda, Gina, Jeff, Pat, Olivia, Chloe and family,
Teresa was one of a kind!! Her friendship and love of family can never be duplicated. She touched my life , as well as many other lives with her gracious, generous loving heart. I’ll forever be grateful and honor her with the many beautiful memories, talks, laughter and tears we shared. No friend could have been loved more. My heartfelt sympathy ,peace and love to all of you Pat
Treasure Bowles
My deepest condolences and love go out to the family during this difficult time. I had the great pleasure of caring for Teresa this past year. She was a true delight from the moment I met her until our final encounter. Though she was a woman of few words, they will stick with me forever! She will be missed dearly.
It’s K
My deepest condolences to your family. I had the privilege to know Teresa. She always welcomed me in her home with open arms. I will never forget how she always laughed at my goofy jokes, even when she was ill. And… I had the pleasure of eating your family’s secret-recipe dessert. Sometimes happiest memories hurt the most. Grief will fade, our love shall remain forever. I will never forget her. I wish was there to hug you all.
Regina Began Smith
Mrs. Lutes you will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of knowing you in my very elementary youth and the living in your neighborhood in my adult life getting to wave at you and watch over your home as I drove be each day after work. I know and love both of your daughters and would have been there in a heartbeat should I have seen or noticed anything amiss. My deepest sympathies to your girls and grand babies. ❤️
Regina Began- Smith
Diane McMannes
Dear Rhonda and Gina. So sorry to hear about your mom. We was so blessed to live next to her parents Alvera and Inez and got to know all of you. Our prayers to all of you
Diana Morton
Bubs and Tessie, so sorry for your loss.