Theresa M. States Tomlinson, 86, of Aston died March 1, 2013 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Riverside, NJ, Mrs. Tomlinson lived in Collingdale prior to moving to her late residence 30 years ago.

Theresa was a member of The Church of St. Joseph and was previously employed as a Technician at Optical Scanning. She enjoyed shopping and talking on the telephone. Theresa always remembered special days and sent cards to all, but most important was her love and devotion to her family.

She was wife of the late Enoch Tomlinson who died in 1970 and Vincent Tomlinson who died in 1985, sister of the late George and Joseph States, Frances Curry and Patricia Miller, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna States.

Survivors: her children; Nick Tomlinson (Lynne), Diane Hailstone (Joe), Margaret Russo (Tony) and Theresa "Terry" Tomlinson, step-children (cousins); Joseph Tomlinson (Peggy), Vincent Tomlinson (Sally), Patrick Tomlinson (Pearl) and Kathleen Smith (Robert), her sister Mary Hempsey (Ralph), also 21 Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass: 11 AM Thursday at The Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Rd., Aston

Visitation: after 10 AM Thursday at the church.

Burial: Resurrection Cemetery

Memorial Gifts: to Families of SMA Muscles for McKenna, www.fsma.org/mckennasgala or 925 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 or to a prostate cancer charity of the donor's choice.