Della Jones 1940-2024

Della was born April 27, 1940, in Niles, the daughter of the late John Dinas and Helen Flora.

She was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and after graduation went on to work at Union Savings and Trust and Packard Electric. After retirement, Della received her degree in cosmetology and opened Orr’Dels Hair Salon on Robbins Avenue in Niles with her husband.

Della married Orrin E. Jones on Jan. 3, 1959. They had two children and were happily married for almost 50 years before his passing Feb. 16, 2008. They raised their children in Niles, spent years together in The Villages, Florida, and, for her last year, Della lived in Poland close to her children. Della and Orrin did everything together, from operating the salon to attending every Ohio State home football game for 10 years (OH-IO!). They were truly a great team — and after 16 years apart, they are together again.

She loved making pizza and was known for her wedding soup and braided Easter bread — so good! She and Orrin always said they were the first to offer pizza delivery in the area. She made the pizza and OJ delivered them every Friday.

To carry on her memory, Della leaves behind and will be missed by her daughter, Michelle “Mitzi” Davoli; son, Stephen (Michele) Jones; grandchildren, who always made her smile, Trevor (Ashley) Jones, Abigayle Jones, McKenzie Michalski and Max Michalski; two great-grandchildren, Macie and Milo; a brother, Thomas (Momiji) Dinas; a sister, Anna Mae (Stan) Juchnewich; and a sister-in-law, Deanna Dinas.

Della was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and two brothers, Gus and Marshall Dinas.

Della did not want calling hours or a service.

She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Orrin, in Niles City Cemetery.

A special thank you for the excellent care she received from Aventura at Assumption Village and Hospice of the Valley; we are very thankful for your kindness.

Arrangements handled by Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles. Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Della’s family.

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