Dorothy J. Striner
Dorothy J. Striner, 91, of South Fayette Township, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away suddenly Monday, July 30, 2018, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born June 20, 1927, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Daniel S. and Tekla Drochak Kotyk.
Mrs. Striner lived most of her life in Canonsburg, where she was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church.
She was employed with the War Department in Washington, D.C., during World War II, then by the former A&P store in Canonsburg and Ramada Inn in Washington. For most of her working life, she was employed at the former RCA record plant in Canonsburg and Meadow Lands, prior to her retirement.
Dorothy enjoyed bowling for many years and was a true animal lover, who supported the Humane Society and PETA.
On January 14, 1951, she married John Striner, who passed away March 7, 1995.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Laureen (Rick) Czemerda of South Fayette Township; her son, John A. (Patricia) Striner of South Fayette Township; a sister, Evelyn Backner of Irwin; three grandchildren, Jason (Shannon) Striner, Kristy (Jason) Lammert and Kenny Czemerda; four great-grandchildren, Gracie and Miles Lammert and Hayley and Sienna Striner; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are a granddaughter, Nicole Striner; four sisters, Ann Stevenson, Helen Uram, Julia Ruby and Mary Louise Kotyk; and four brothers, John, William D. Sr., Steven and Michael Kotyk.
At the request of the deceased, a private family visitation will be held in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.
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