Dorothy C. Kudla's Obituary
Dorothy Cecelia (Zolnak) Kudla
“Dottie”
August 17, 1931 - September 24, 2017
Dorothy Cecelia (Zolnak) Kudla, of Pleasant Hills (formerly of West Mifflin) passed away after a heroic battle with leukemia at the age of 86 with her adoring family by her side. Loving and devoted wife of the late Francis for 61 years. Frank was the love of her life with whom she is now joyfully reunited. Dearly beloved mother to daughters Deborah (Matthew) Bartek and Annette (Duane) Dearfield. Loving proud grandmother of Brian Bartek (Gina Vigliotti), Brittney (Brian) Thompson, Kristina (Joshua) Stein, and Janelle (Tyler) Vallano and many nieces and nephews. Her great grandson Nolan Joseph was the apple of her eye. She had many dear, loving friends and she cherished her Red Hat ladies, golf friends, the friends in her building and from her church. Throughout her life she lived life to the fullest. She was a member of Duquesne Golf Club, Youghiogheny Country Club, Westwood Golf Club, Red Hat Ladies, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Choir and Golden Agers. She loved to sing karaoke and to dance. She always had a kind word to say and a beautiful smile to give. She was exquisite on the inside and out. Her creativity and imagination were astounding, and nothing was impossible for Dottie. She was a firecracker and the room lit up when she walked in. Family vacations to Hilton Head and golf trips were always her favorite times. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was everything to her. Loving Aunt Dorothy to her many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236, 412-655-4501. Visitation will be Thursday, September 28 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Blessing Service will be at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Friday, September 29 at 11:30 AM with Father Jon Brzek officiating.
Funeral Service:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Friday, September 29 at 11:30 AM
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