Theresa Zappone Walters

Theresa Joan Zappone Walters, a loving mother and dedicated community supporter, passed away with her daughters by her side on Monday, November 9, 2026. She was born on January 9, 1939, in Crucible, to the late Charles and Laura (Reagan) Zappone.

She married James A. Walters on March 26, 1958, and together they built a family and a life centered on love and family. She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara (Sean) Walters and Laura (John) Walters, both of Carmichaels; her grandson, James (Kendall) Walters of North Carolina; her companion, Bob Fuller; brother, Dennis (Linda) Zappone; sister, Beverly Febus; daughter-in-law, Dawn Walters; many nieces and nephews, and her special furry friend, Oliver the pug.

In addition to her husband, James, she was preceded in death by her sons, Charles E. and James A. Walters, II; her grandson, Michael Walters; her brother, Charles Zappone; and her sisters, Dorothy Dugan, Mary Clark, and Ruth Piel.

A graduate of Carmichaels Area High School, Theresa was a life-long member of Greene Valley Presbyterian Church. Throughout her working years, Theresa received formal training and certification to become a blueprint draftsman/inspector for the Missile Corporation of America in Ohio, and later served as a Tri-State area District Manager overseeing the Jewelry Department at Fisher's Big Wheel department stores.

Theresa's love for others extended well beyond her family. She was a caring and generous individual who believed in giving back to her community. Her commitment to helping others was evident through her many years of volunteer service with several local organizations, including the Carmichaels Activity Center, where she volunteered for more than 25 years, Children's Bible Ministry (CBM), Greene County Memorial Hospital, Crucible Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and Tri-County Leathernecks Toys for Tots, where she dedicated more than 40 years of service.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Amedisys Home Health and Hospice for the compassionate care, kindness, and support provided to them over the past several months. Your dedication and thoughtfulness have meant so much to the family, and they are truly grateful for all you have done.

In accordance with her wishes upon her passing, there will be no public services. Theresa's body will be donated to the West Virginia Human Gift Registry for the advancement of medical education and research.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in her memory may do so to the Carmichaels Activity Center, P.O. Box 184, Carmichaels, PA 15320.