from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Theresa A. Bantle, 44, of Vernon, N.Y., died Feb. 26, 2012, at the Abraham House of Utica after a battle with cancer.

She was born Aug. 9, 1967, in Boston, Mass., a daughter of Paul and Donna (Weeks) Bantle.

As a teenager, she found a great passion for horses and began riding show horses and later went on to exercising Thoroughbred horses before becoming an owner and trainer of Standardbreds. She operated a public stable at Vernon Downs.

She is survived by her life partner, Eric Felter; son, Howard; parents. Paul and Donna; sister, Mary Sharp; nephew, Chaz; niece, Shannon Sharp; and aunt and uncle, Maryann and Bob Beverly.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.