Teresa Diane Ventre, 50, of California, MD died February 21, 2007 at her residence.

Born January 27, 1957 in Santa Ana, CA, she was the daughter of Dale Eugene Massey of Council, ID, and the late Doris June Smith. She was born in Santa Ana Community Hospital in Orange County, CA. Teresa spent her first 20 years of life in Southern California where she enjoyed playing in her Grandparents' garden and spent much of her time at the beach. She graduated from Garden Grove High School, class of 1975. After attending Fullerton College, she moved to St. Mary's County, MD. Teresa enjoyed horseback riding, skiing, and music. She was also a volunteer for the Maryland Special Olympics as a ski coach. Teresa chose a career path caring for the elderly as a health care provider.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her daughter, Summer Lynne Ventre of Park Hall, MD, son, Nathaniel Joel Ventre of Lexington Park, MD, step-father, Gene Keller of Hollywood, MD, step-mother, Gail Massey of Council, ID, three sisters, Pamela Kay Richards of Oceanside, CA, Janis Lynne Hughes of Lexington Park, MD, and Jennifer June Massey of Oakland, CA, two brothers, Dale Eugene Massey II of Huntington Beach, CA and Gregory Gene Keller of Garden Grove, CA. She is preceded in death by her mother.

Family will receive friends on Monday, February 26, 2007 from 6 – 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Leah's House, P.O. Box 4, Leonardtown, MD 20650.