Ann Teresa O'Neill

On July 17, 2026, Ann Teresa O'Neill passed away at the age of 78.

Born on October 7, 1947, she was the beloved daughter of the late Felixena (Phelps) O'Neill, of Catonsville and Old Ellicott City, and the late William Richard O'Neill, a U.S. Army World War II veteran who served in the Guadalcanal Campaign, also of Catonsville and Old Ellicott City. Ann was a strong, loyal, hardworking, and devout Catholic whose life was defined by her unwavering love for her family, her friends, and her faith. She lived with quiet dignity and compassion and passed from this life as she had lived it—surrounded by the love of those who knew her. She was the devoted and loving mother of Joseph Hooe and his wife, Marianne; Gerard Hooe; and Mary Alice Zawodny and her husband, Gary. She was the cherished grandmother of Mikael Hooe, Maria Hooe, Robert Hooe, Christian Parsons, Sarah Dennis, Meg Parsons, Nikolas Zawodny, and Zachary Zawodny. She was the loving great-grandmother of Glen Dennis, Sarah Dennis, Ann Dennis, Suzanna Dennis, Joseph Dennis, Stacy Dennis, Leo Campbell, Cian Fox, and Donn Fox.She was the dear sister of Mary O'Neill, Celine O'Neill, and Theresa O'Neill. Ann was preceded in death by her son, Robert Eugene Hooe, Jr., and her sister, Jeanne Marie Cooper. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. To the Catholic faithful throughout the world, Ann will forever be remembered as the recipient of the miracle attributed to the intercession of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton that contributed to Mother Seton's canonization. To her family, however, she was simply "Mom"—a faithful servant of God, a loving mother and grandmother, and a woman whose life reflected God's mercy, grace, and the power of prayer. Her steadfast faith, humility, and devotion inspired everyone who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love and a witness to the enduring hope found in Christ. She will be deeply loved, forever remembered, and profoundly missed. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. May God grant us comfort in our sorrow and the hope that, through His mercy, we may one day be reunited with our beloved mother in His eternal kingdom.

Family and friends are invited to a public viewing at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in the Basilica of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.

All services will be held at:

National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

339 South Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, Maryland

Interment will immediately follow on the grounds of the National Shrine.