Dorothy E. Durina 1929-2024

Mrs. Durina was born Sunday, May 26, 1929, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of Wilbur G. and Elizabeth Rogan Ferrell, and came to the Youngstown area as a child.

In 1996 Mrs. Durina retired as a clerical specialist in the registrar’s office at YSU.

Mrs. Durina was a fan of Notre Dame and the New York Yankees. She was an avid golfer and bowler who also enjoyed shopping.

Her involvement in the community was one of love and dedication as a member of St. Edward Parish, a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, a 55-plus club member of Liberty Township, a bridge card club member who always looked forward to playing cards with the girls and a member of St. Elizabeth Auxiliary. Mrs. Durina was also active in the sports community as a member of the Ursuline High School and Liberty High School booster clubs. She was the first president of the Liberty Baseball Association Auxiliary. She was an avid supporter of Ursuline High School and was a recipient of the distinguished alumni award from Ursuline.

Mrs. Durina was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline High School, where she was elected prom queen and was a member of the dramatics club and the Spanish club. She attended Carlow College in Pittsburgh and Youngstown College. Mrs. Durina volunteered in the Ursuline Office of Alumni and Advancement. She was also involved in the Cursillo movement in Youngstown and the renewal program at St. Patrick Church in Hubbard.

Mrs. Durina leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Michele Jarvis of Girard, Michael (Sandi) of Poland, Dorothy Revella of Youngstown, Patrick (Carla) of Canfield, Sean (Patty) of Austintown, Kelli (Gus) Economos of Hubbard, Katie (Ted) Alexander of Canfield and Kevin of Boardman; and a sister and best friend, Kay Herberger of Liberty; grandchildren, Matthew (Emily) Guarnieri, Annie (Jason) Goshay, Jessica Economos, Mary Economos, Colin Durina, Kaitlyn Durina (Ben) Biteman, Lindsay Durina (Adam) Griffin, Ross (Sarah) Revella, Keri Durina, Conor Durina, Emily (DJ) Stastny, Cole (Cassie) Durina, Sophia Durina and Zack (Kelly); great-grandchildren, Heaton (Roman) Davidenko, Regan O’Hara, Arianna Economos, Matthew Guarnieri, Kameron Goshay, Adriana Goshay, Caruso Revella, Capri Revella, Jack Biteman, James Biteman, Vivian Stastny, Gwendolyn Griffin, Mila Stastny, Peyton and Charlie; and a great-great-grandson, Gabriel Davidenko. Mrs. Durina also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Durina was preceded in death by her husband, Michael R. Durina, whom she married, Saturday, Sept. 23, 1950, and who passed away, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012; daughter, Mary; a brother, Dutch Ferrell; and son-in-law, Kem Jarvis.

The family will receive relatives and friends 10 to 11:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at noon Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, celebrated by the Very Rev. Msgr. Robert Siffrin at St. Edward Church, 240 Tod Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504.

The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Ursuline High School Football Program, 750 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44505.

The Durina family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Hospice of the Valley and its caretakers for their compassionate care and concern for their mother.

Arrangements by The McCauley Funeral home privileged to serve the valley for more than 122 years. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the funeral home website, www.mccauleyfuneral.com.

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