Mary ‘Dottie’ Martig 1938-2025

Dorothy was born July 16, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Vodilko Botak.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University. Dorothy worked many years as a secretary at the Sacred Heart Retreat House.

She was very artistic and enjoyed sewing and embroidering. She loved spending time with family, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles, which she regularly aced. Dorothy was an avid birdwatcher, and she adored her cats, King Louie and Mama Cat.

Dorothy is survived by son, James (Barbara) Stoops of Walworth, New York; four daughters, Susan Kennedy (Eric Hall) of Mount Vernon, Washington, Mary (Bruce) Rhodes of Greenford, Janie Stoops of Boardman and Sally Stoops (Sean McDougal) of Richfield; sister, Nancy (Sol) Gully of Mashpee, Massachusetts; brother, Thomas (Beth) Botak of Oakridge, Oregon; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Daniel.

Arrangements were made by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem. Private services will be at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where Dorothy will be laid to rest.

The family asks that donations be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406 (www.angelsforanimals.org).

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