Jan. 26, 2013
Lottie B. Dido, 98, of Wilkes-Barre, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 in Commonwealth Hospice, St. Luke's Villa, Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Duryea, Aug. 9, 1914, a daughter of the late Adam and Josephine Piotrowski Borowski. She was educated in Wilkes-Barre area schools and resided in Wilkes-Barre most of her life.
She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville.
Along with her husband, she owned and operated Dido's Delicatessen store on Park Avenue in Wilkes-Barre until 1971.
Prior to retirement, she was employed by Atwater Silk Mill and previously by Consolidated Cigar Co. of Wilkes-Barre.
Polka music brought special joy and enjoyment to her life, and in her younger days she loved dancing the polka and singing Polish songs.
She still continued watching dancing on television and singing to the music.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, who died Dec. 8, 1976; also brothers, Joseph, John, Stanley and Edward Borowski; and sisters, Jean Kologe and Stella Ishley.
Surviving are a son, Robert, and his wife, Flora, Boise, Idaho; daughter, Arlene Domzalski, and her husband, Eugene, Mountain Top. "Gramma" Lottie had seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Dallas.
Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Church, 126 Nesbitt St., Larksville, PA 18651.
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Always Thinking of you Grandma, give Dad a great big hug from us. I always remember you telling me to take care of yourself. We love you
David & Bonita Barnowski
January 22, 2023
Grandma, I miss you still and always will. Again I will always remember you telling me to always Take care of myself. I Love You Grandma. Say hi to Dad for me.
David Barnowski
Family
January 23, 2022
Gramma Dido you are always in my thoughts, I remember you telling me to always take care of myself. I love you Grandma.
David Barnowski
January 22, 2020
Hi Mom just want to say we will miss you dearly, I Love you very much, your son BOB
Bob Barnowski
February 3, 2013
Dear Arlene and family. I am so sorry to read about the passing of Lottie. She was very special to me and always had a hug for me. Arlene, I know how difficult the past several years have been for you. May she rest in peace and she can now say hello to her girlfriend Dorothy. Sincerely, Linda Valania-Cross. (Jim and I are visiting in Florida since early January but have purchased a home in Foley, Alabama.)
February 1, 2013
I will miss her dearly, she never failed to bring a smile to many peoples faces, Her joyous tunes and prayers at the facility will never be forgotten and truly missed. Your loss is shared by us all.
Take Care Chris Evans
Food & Beverage Director/Tiffany Court
January 31, 2013
Jim, Were so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ed & Janine Hennigan
January 31, 2013
Grandma,
I love you very much, you are always in my heart. I will never forget you telling me to take care of myself. Love forever, David
David Barnowski
January 30, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss, Lottie was always a ball of joy, I use to take care of her at tiffany court, and I always remember her watching polka and always singing to me in polish, even though I didn't know what she was saying I still enjoyed her singing.
Michaelene Valenteen
January 30, 2013
Dear Arlene and family we are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Lottie will be missed and memories of her will be cherished.
Karl Barowski
January 30, 2013
In loving memory of a beautiful lady. We love you Mom and will never forget you
Bob and Flora Barnowski
January 29, 2013
In loving memory of a beautiful lady. We love you Mom and will never forget you.
Bob and Flora Barnowski
January 29, 2013
In loving memory of a beautiful lady. We love you Gramma Dido and will never forget you.
Debbie Crowder
January 29, 2013
Arlene and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom and my mom were close friends for years and years. They had such good times going to the church bazaars, dancing the polkas, and singing the Polish songs together.
Gary Suszko
January 29, 2013
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