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Olga Dorchak Obituary

Olga A. Dorchak (nee Zadnik)

Olga A. Dorchak (nee Zadnik), age 85, was the beloved wife of the late Alex; loving mother of Kathleen Ferrante (Lou) and Diane Fornaro (Anthony); dear grandmother of Jason Hall (Brenda); great-grandmother of Sky and Teaghan; sister of the late Elsie Spellacy; and dearest aunt of many.

Olga was a Board Member of the Nash, President of Federation of Slovenian Homes Seniors, AMLA #50 Financial Secretary, Treasurer of Newburgh-Maple Heights Pensioners Club, member of KSKJ Lodge 63, former President SUA Branch 47 Garfield Heights, active with John Adams reunions and CEI Retirees functions and CEI Ladies Group.

Visitation Wednesday, April 23, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fortuna Funeral Home, 7076 Brecksville Rd., Independence, Ohio. Service Thursday, 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home and 11 a.m. at St. Basil the Great Church. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Slovenian Women's Union Scholarship Foundation (SWUSF), 4 Lawrence Dr., Marquette, MI 49855. OR Continuum Care Hospice, 12380 Plaza Drive, Suite 102, Parma, Ohio 44130.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Apr. 23, 2014.
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Kathy,

So very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.

Sincere condolences,

Marcia Jakab

April 23, 2014

To Cathy, Diane and Family,
Teta Olga was very special to us. Loved working with her at the NASH and socializing. We will miss her greatly and may she rest in God's heavenly hands.
Love Dee and John

Dolores Hrovat

April 23, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

April 23, 2014

Draw close to God and He will draw close to you. (Jas. 4:8)

April 22, 2014

Keep the fond memories and good times close in your hearts to give you strength and hope. God is love, 1 John 4:8 and He want you to draw close to Him always especially during this time of deep sorrow.

April 22, 2014

Olga was a beautiful and faithful friend. She was always willing to help in the CEI retirees club. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Joe and Loretta Pestro

April 22, 2014

Kathy and Family,

We had the pleasure to serve along side Olga in AMLA #50 as President and Vice President. She is very dear to us all and will be missed greatly. Our Love and Prayers are with you all. With deepest Sympathy Mike and Judi Lampa

April 22, 2014

Kathy, my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. I will always remember her as a loving and caring mother.
Love and prayers,
Rose

Rose Saraniti

April 22, 2014

Kathy,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences. God Bless you and your family.

Mitch Haar
GHHS 1969

April 22, 2014

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Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence

7076 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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7076 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131

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