Theresa A. (Crosby) Watson
Date of Birth
June 20, 1952
Passed Away
January 7, 2026
Place of Residence
Hornell/Tucson, AZ
Service Date
January 24, 2026
Service Time
10 a.m.
Service Location
St. Ann's Church, Hornell
Interment Location
St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont
Theresa A. (Crosby) Watson
HORNELL/TUCSON – Theresa A. (Crosby) Watson, 73, formerly of Hornell, passed away late Wednesday evening (Jan. 7, 2026) at her home in Tucson, AZ, after a long illness. Born in Hornell on June 20, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Anna Eileen (Hargreaves) Crosby. While residing in Hornell, during her younger years, Theresa was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and Hornell High School, class of 1970. Throughout the years, she was employed as a social worker at a Catholic home for troubled girls in Tarrytown, NY, and later she was employed at Solo Cup and Collegiate Cap & Gown in Champaign, IL, before retiring and moving to Tucson, AZ, in 1998. Theresa was a communicant of St. Ann Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Tucson. She was known for being silly, fun, and was very musically inclined. She loved spending time quilting, doing crafts, and wood carvings.
Theresa is lovingly survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Ray Watson; four siblings, Mike (Rhonda) Crosby of Champaign, IL, Margaret (Dale) Foster of Loda, IL, Joanne (Kirk) Baker of El Paso, AR, and Casey (Luanne) Crosby of Rochester, NY; a step-sibling, Sheldon of Hartford, CT; three step-grandchildren, as well as 10 nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 4-6 p.m. FRIDAY (Jan. 23, 2026) at the Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell. Relatives and friends are invited to join her family at St. Ann’s Church, 35 Erie Ave., Hornell, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. SATURDAY (Jan. 24, 2026). Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston, 12 Allen St., Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church. Online condolences or remembrances of Theresa are welcome below or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
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One Response
Shawn Hogan says:
January 13, 2026, at 6:27 PM
Theresa was a classmate of mine, although I have not seen much of her through the years. I always appreciated her kindness and compassion that she exhibited. Very well liked and respected. May you Rest In Peace.
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