Dorothy Potocnak 1933-2025

Dorothy was born June 2, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kovach Potocnak, and was a lifelong West Side resident.

She was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline High School and worked at First National Credit Union, Midland Finance and later at Wean United, from where she retired in 1985. After retiring, Dorothy dedicated herself to caring for her parents.

Dorothy was a longtime member of the former Our Lady of Sorrows Parish-Holy Name of Jesus Church.

She was a kind and generous woman who loved children and animals, especially dogs, hummingbirds and butterflies. In her younger years, Dorothy enjoyed traveling, visiting destinations as far east as New York and as far south as Cuba, with many stops in between. She also had a passion for dancing and roller skating.

Dorothy leaves to forever cherish her memory, her sister, Margaret Ong of Youngstown; her brother, Michael Potocnak of Youngstown; her niece, Marian Miller of Streetsboro; her nephew, Richard Ong; and several extended family members.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Harold Ong; a sister-in-law, Ann Potocnak; and a nephew, Harold M. Ong.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Matthias Church, 915 Cornell St., Youngstown, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

Dorothy’s family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown. Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to share this obituary and to send condolences to Dorothy’s family.

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