Dorothy Iudiciani 1929-2020

Dorothy was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1929, in Lowellville, the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Gardos Shevetz. She was the last surviving child of the family of 13.

She graduated from Lowellville High School in 1947, always remaining a loyal Rocket fan.

Being a lifelong resident of the Village of Lowellville, many enjoyable days were spent on her flower-filled porch.

Dorothy was a dedicated homemaker and loved taking care of her husband and children. She was proud that she played a major role in caring for her six grandchildren. Her two great-grandsons brought many smiles and giggles to her life.

Hosting numerous family dinners throughout the decades with her excellent ethnic dishes, Dorothy learned Italian recipes from her mother-in-law, Caterina, as well as the Slovak traditional dishes from her mother, Anna.

A yearly gathering at her home for the Mount Carmel Festival fireworks was always enjoyed.

Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

She is survived by three children, Catherine A. (Anthony) Russo of Canfield, Patsy J. (Theresa) Iudiciani Jr. of Columbiana and Mayor James (Stacy) Iudiciani Sr. of Lowellville; six grandchildren, Tony Russo, Pastor Christopher (Amanda) Russo, James Iudiciani Jr., Jacquelyn (Nathan) Iudiciani-Bibb, Audrey (Richard) Leach and Dominic Iudiciani; two great-grandchildren, Gianni Iudiciani and Lachlan Leach; and two surviving sisters-in-law, Betty Iudiciani and Virginia Iudiciani.

Besides her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Patsy J. Iudiciani Sr., whom she married Oct. 17, 1949, and who died Aug. 8, 2009; a granddaughter, Christina Russo; and Dorothy’s siblings, Steven, John, Andrew, Joseph, Peter and Michael Shevetz, Mary Katouch, Kay Opsitnik, Helen Retort, Ann Primavera and Peggy Kollar.

There will be a prayer service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 244 McGill St., Lowellville, with Pastor Christopher Russo officiating, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 131 E. Wood Street, Lowellville, with the Rev. Stephen Zeigler officiating.

Interment will take place in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Family and friends may call 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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