YOUNGSTOWN Theresa M. Duecaster, 85, of Youngstown, died Sunday afternoon, February 26, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She was born on September 15, 1920, in Coitsville Twp., a daughter of Charles and Ethel M. Cornelius Duecaster and was a lifelong area resident.

Theresa was a homemaker and during World War II was a "Rosie the Riveter" at Republic Steel Corp. She enjoyed playing cards and shopping.

She leaves a daughter, Ethel M. Gerlach of Boardman; a sister, Helen Duecaster of Youngstown; one grandchild, Theresa M. Gerardino of Willowick, OH and three great-grandchildren, George D., Kristie L. and Maricela T. Gerardino.

Her parents, her husband, two brothers, Charles Duecaster, Jr. and James Duecaster and two sisters, Emma Osorio and Ruth Hummel, preceded her in death.

There will be no calling hours or funeral services.

Arrangements were handled by the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home in Hubbard.

To view this obituary and to send condolences to the family, pleases visit www.kelley-robb.com

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