Happy 93rd Birthday Teresa Donithan!  You ARE The Welch News and we appreciate you!! 

Please join us in wishing Teresa Donithan a Happy Birthday today.  Her family sent us the write up below, but The Welch News staff can all tell you how supportive she is!  She always has submits recipes for us to share with you, and if we need something she will try her best to find it for us!  A true McDowell Countian, and always our helper!  

The write up below was submitted by her family who shared with us that her secret is eating a clove of garlic each day! 

Teresa Donithan will be celebrating her 93rd birthday today! She has been a resident of Havaco for the greater part of her life. She is the widow of the late Paul Donithan and mother of 5 sons and 2 daughters. Jack (Margaret) Donithan of Wilcoe; Donald and Dennis Donithan of Havaco; Jeff (Patty) Donithan of Havaco. Saint (Pam) Donithan of Bluefield, VA; Maryann (Ken) Gay of San Antonio, TX and the late Drema (Susie) Potter. 

Teresa has 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, while now expecting her first great-great grandchild any day now. She is a member of the Havaco Community Church. Teresa enjoys spending time with her family and also being creative. She has written numerous short stories and poems of which have been published. She has been a cherished subscriber and participant in various submissions in The Welch News over the years. Teresa will be celebrating her birthday today at her home with friends and family. Her loved ones wish this wonderful woman many more birthdays.