Theresa Mitroff, 99, and just 2 months shy of turning 100 passed away at Ohio State University Hospital, Friday October 2, 2026.
The daughter of Tom and Stephanie Sazdanoff, Theresa was born December 2, 1926 in Mansfield and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1945.
Theresa married Walter Mitroff on May 12, 1946.
A loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Theresa cherished her family.
Theresa was a member of the Mansfield South Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Her Macedonian heritage was important to her and she loved nothing more than spending time with family. She loved the music,dancing and preparing Macedonian food. She enjoyed baking a variety of pastries and was quite good at it. Full of energy and life, Theresa always said, “age is just a number.” Always up for a party, especially with family and relatives, she loved to surround herself with those she loved.
She spent many wonderful years at Hollywood Beach, Florida making memories with her family.
Theresa is survived by her son James Mitroff, daughters Linda Mitroff and Diana Watson (John Delaney); her granddaughter Lindsay Watson (Matt Cooney), grandson Michael Mitroff; great grandson John Bullock; sister-in-law Mildred Sazdanoff as well as many nieces and nephews who lovingly called her “beautiful Aunt Theresa”.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Mitroff; sisters Rosie, Daisy, Anna, Mary Ellen, and Helen and brothers Louie and John; sister-in-law Liz.
Private family graveside services will be held at Mansfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mansfield South Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The Marion Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is honored to assist the Mitroff family with services.
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Home Marion Avenue Chapel
Website: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com