Teressa Marie Saffell

Teressa Marie Saffell (nee Brannan), 64, passed away January 1, 2026. Teressa was a 1981 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was a lifelong resident.

Teressa loved camping, crafts, antiquing (Always looking for the diamond in the rough) helping people, making children laugh and especially Halloween. She was the Queen of Halloween after all. She returned to the Catholic Church later in life. Becoming a Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion as well as a lector and Praying the rosary daily.

Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mary Louise Brannan; and brother, Patrick; she is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Mark; daughter, Katrina Marie (Laura) Richmond; grandson and love of her life, Malachai, sisters, Mary Beth (Ed Frashuer) Leslie and Maureen (Brad) Norris; brothers, Tim (Patricia), Terry (Jane), Bill (Julie), Tom (Denise), Dennis (Diana) and Paul (Birdy) Brannan; and many nieces and nephews. Sisters-in-law, Lisa (Mike) Kellerhoff and Laura (Frank) Zodnik and their families.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Monday January 5, 2026 at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday January 6 at Joseph Catholic Church, 1761 2nd St. Cuyahoga Falls.