Theresa F. LaVarnway

February 28, 1921 - November 5, 2017

Theresa LaVarnway, 1921 - 2017 of Speculator, NY, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at Wilkinson Nursing Home in Amsterdam, NY. She grew up in Redford, NY with her seven siblings. Theresa was married to Lewis LaVarnway for more than 50 Years. They raised their 2 children, Myron and Pauline. Theresa worked at the Lake Pleasant Central School and The Office of the Aging as a Meal Site Coordinator and Bus Coordinator at the Lake Pleasant Senior Citizen Center. She loved playing Bingo, working on puzzles and sharing coffee and doughnuts with her friends at Chas Johns Store. Theresa was also an active member at St. James Catholic Church. She leaves behind her child, Pauline Slack and her husband, Fred of Lake Pleasant, NY. Grandchildren Scott LaVarnway of Warensburg, NY. Annette Chamberlain of Rensselaer,NY. Michael LaVarnway and his wife Donicka of Guilderland, NY. Karen Bica and her husband, John of New Ipswich, NH. Amy Jordan and her husband, Bruce of Easton, NY. Randolph LaVaranway and his wife, Eileen of Lake Pleasant, NY. She also had 7 great grandchildren. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis and son, Myron. Viewing hours will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Monday, November 13th at St. James Catholic Church in Lake Pleasant, NY where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow in Airdville Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, donations to Camp Sunshine of Casco, Maine (a retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families) or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Northville Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.