Theresa "Tess" Hammel

Theresa “Tess” Hammel, 99, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away peacefully at home August 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manhattan, NY on June 7, 1922, Theresa was the daughter of the late Luigi and Anna Onorato. She was very proud of her work at Martin’s Airport, where she contributed to the war effort. Later she worked at Bata Shoe Co. and then became a full time homemaker and mom. She was a member of Mount Zion Church. She was a perfectionist with her house. She liked everything in its place, especially the outside, she loved her flowers and made it a point to show where the weeds were growing. Until a few years ago, was the oldest member of the aqua aerobics class at the Arena Club. Theresa was devoted to her family, her door was always open and she loved to cook for family and friends. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Betty Ann Culpepper of Aberdeen; her grandchildren, Kara Lynn Beron (Peter) and Christopher Michael Culpepper (Alex); and her great grandchildren, Jeremiah, Malachi and Bristol. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, John G. Hamel, her son, Wayne H. Collins; her brothers, Frank and Howard Fowler; and her sisters Rose Willey and Joyce Hendricks. Services honoring her life will be held at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A., 333 S. Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001 on Friday August 27, 21021 at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Harford Memorial Gardens.