Victoria Thompson, age 90 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was born on May 8, 1931 to the late Salvatore and Concetta Chiarelli. On May 28, 1955 she married Charles Thompson in Philadelphia. She retired in 1994 from the School City of Hobart where she worked as a teacher. She spent five years making a mural for the Hobart Middle School which can now be seen at the Hobart Police Station. She involved her students in the creation of the mural which gave her much pride. She also created the mural “Garden of Innocence” at St. Bridget Catholic Church, where she was a dedicated member and cantor for masses.  Victoria was an active member of the Saint Mary Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary. 

She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Robert) Schlemmer of Bloomington, Indiana; and sister, Diane Solimeo.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Charles Thompson; parents, Salvatore and Concetta Chiarelli; and sisters, Raffaella Panchelli, Maria Knecht, Rita Costolas, and Gloria Rosiak, and brother, Salvatore Chiarelli.

Funeral Services are Wednesday, February 9, 2022 beginning with 10:30 a.m. prayers at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart and proceeding to St. Bridget Church, 107 Main Street, Hobart for an  11 a.m. mass of Christian Burial.  Visitation for Victoria will be at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart just prior to the prayers Wednesday, February, 9, 2022 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.  Her ashes will be entombed at Arlington National Cemetery. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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