Teresa June Schauber

Teresa June Schauber, born June 29, 1953, passed away on September 9, 2026. Teresa was the daughter of Barbara Eleanor Harbert and Lawrence Jerome “Nick” Schauber. Throughout her life, she was guided by a deep desire to understand, help, and bring healing to others. Teresa spent part of her life in Nova Scotia, Canada. where she created a home and homestead of her own. She lovingly tended her garden, raised chickens, and embraced the simple joys and hard work of living off the land. She also founded and operated her own nursery school, creating a place where children could learn, grow, and feel cared for. Her passion for understanding people led her to study Sociology at Saint Francis University in Nova Scotia. In 1988, Teresa discovered what would become one of her greatest professional callings: mobile crisis work as the Director of the Kent County Mental Health department. Helping people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives became her niche and a meaningful part of her life's work. She later earned her master's degree in psychology from Washington College. Teresa was a woman of determination and remarkable strength. She returned to school while raising three children as a single mother, balancing the demands of family, education, and her commitment to serving others. She dedicated much of her life to helping people find their way through hardship and to providing healing, compassion, and understanding to those in need. Teresa was committed to her own journey of healing and sobriety. Through Alcoholics Anonymous, she worked to maintain her sobriety and remained dedicated to the principles and community that supported her along the way. A lifelong learner and writer at heart, Teresa was working on a book entitled The Downside of Desire, continuing her desire to explore the human experience and share what she had learned throughout her life. Teresa also loved gardening and baking, and she was a master Scrabble player, bringing her sharp mind and love of words to the game. Teresa will be remembered for her strength, intelligence, compassion, and unwavering dedication to helping others. Her life was one of continual growth, resilience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of the people she encountered. Teresa is predeceased by her father “Nick” Schauber, her son Dylan Sigler, as well as her two brothers, Michael and Kenneth Schauber and nephew Kenny Mike. Teresa is survived by her daughters Caitlin Escoffery (Dave), and Melanie June Gobeli (Luke). Teresa is also survived by her grandchildren, Dylan, Kiri, and Jamie Knight, and May and Julie Gobeli, as well as her sister Laura Bertin (Micah), her nephew Jeremiah Bertin and niece Valerie Torres.

Teresa June Schauber

June 29, 1953 - September 9, 2026