Teresa E. Siple

Teresa E. Siple             “beloved mother and sister”

SIOUX FALLS, SD---Teresa E. Siple, 72, of Sioux Falls, passed away with her loving daughter by her side on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA, after a long illness.

Born on Sunday, February 14, 1954, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was a daughter of Arthur L. and Eileen V. Isner Siple.

She was a graduate of Fort Ashby High School in Fort Ashby, West Virginia. Teresa honorably served in the US Army for 22 years, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. She loved her time spent in the military.

Teresa loved to crochet, read, and swim. Her greatest loves were her family, friends, and her cat, Roman, who was her fur baby.

Left to cherish her memory are two brothers, Preston (Unsuk) Siple, retired US Army, of Salado, TX and Sidney (Cynthia) Siple of Fort Ashley, WV; her stepdaughter, Ashley M. Smith of Kane, PA; three grandchildren, Cory Lancaster of Franklin, PA, Jeremy Lancaster of Philadelphia, PA, and Luke Tamayo of Cranberry, PA; and her best friend and honorary sister, Marsha Gifford of Keyser, WV.

Teresa was predeceased by her parents.

A graveside celebration of life for Teresa will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Fort Ashby, WV.

Memorials in Teresa’s name may be made to an animal care sanctuary of the donor’s choice.

Teresa’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Teresa, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.