NAME: Dolores A. Downard
AGE: 84
TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Arnold
DATE OF DEATH: March 10, 2018
PLACE AND CITY OF DEATH: Platinum Ridge Nursing Home, Brackenridge
DATE OF BIRTH: November 26, 1933
CITY OF BIRTH: Arnold
PARENTS NAMES: the late Alex and Anna (Succo) Marello
SPOUSE NAME: the late Louis D. Downard Sr. in 1958
DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS: Besides her parents and husband she is preceded by 3 Brothers, Edward and Henry Marello and an infant brother, John.
MEMBERSHIPS/ INTERESTS: St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, New Kensington, Forward America Ladies Lodge, a Life Member of Arnold’s #2 Fireman Ladies Auxiliary. Dolores worked for Knights Life and American General Life Insurance Companies from 1963-1999 and also worked for the Election Bureau for 40 years. She also was a huge Steeler and Pirate fan, enjoyed bingo and spending time with her family.
SURVIVORS: A Son Louis (Cindy) Downard Jr., Lower Burrell, 2 Grandsons, Brett (Jennifer) Downard, Allegheny Twp., Brandon Downard, Lower Burrell, and 1 Great-Grandson, Oliver Henry Downard. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
VISITATION TIME & WHERE: Friends will be received Monday 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. and Tuesday 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. , in the Giunta-Bertucci Funeral Home, Inc., 1509 5th Ave., Arnold, JohnPaul Bertucci, Owner-Supervisor.
FUNERAL TIME & PLACE: Prayers of transfer will take place Wednesday 11:30 A.M. in the Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 Noon in St. Joseph R.C. Church, New Kensington.
BURIAL: Union Cemetery, Arnold
In lieu of flowers, those desiring please make donations to:
National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163
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