Dorothy Kolesar's Obituary
Dorothy Kolesar passed on June 21, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on October 16, 1927 to the late Ferdinand and Dorothy Santora. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Peter Kolesar. Loving mother of Carol (Bob) Druga of McDonald and Pete (Carol) Kolesar of Bethel Park. Proud grandmother of Rob (Kayla) Druga of McDonald and Brian Druga of Tampa, Florida. Great grandmother of Emma and Lincoln Druga, Sister of Bernice Gurgiolo and sister-in-law of Shirley Santora. Dorothy was preceded in death by her siblings Phyllis Newton, Evelyn Tihey and Joseph Santora. Dorothy was a long-time resident of South Park Township and a lifelong member of St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church. She worked for many years at Kaufmann's and Joseph Horne's Department Stores, enjoyed cooking, collecting post cards and spending time with her family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 9:30 am - 11:00 am at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Blessing Service will follow at 11:00 am in the funeral home's chapel. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Mario Lemieux Foundation, 2605 NIchelson Road Swickley, PA 15413 Suite 3266.
Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
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