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SYLVIA DOLLINA Obituary
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Sylvia Joanne Dollina, 71, formerly of Connell, passed away peacefully at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, Washington, on Tuesday, August 11, 2009.
Sylvia grew up in Connell and graduated from Connell High School in 1956. After graduation she married Carl Dollina in 1958 and settled and raised her family in Southern California. The family moved back to the Pacific Northwest in 1991. In 2001 they moved from Hillsboro, Oregon, to West Richland, Washington.
Sylvia enjoyed sewing, quilting and spending time with her grandson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Tyra Dougherty; sister, Gail Dougherty; and daughter, Cynthia Dollina.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Dollina; son, James Dollina; daughter, Jennifer Dollina; grandson, Matthew Banks, who was the light of her life; two sisters, Jackie (Gary) DeVore of Richland and Jenilee (Chuck) Evans of Olathe, KS; brother, Kevin (Chris) Dougherty of Pasco; nephew, Greg; two nieces, Nicole and Kelly; and numerous relatives from the pioneer Dougherty family of Franklin County.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service on Friday, August 14, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home located at 1401 S. Union in Kennewick.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or online at www. AmericanCancerSociety. com.
The family invites you to sign their online guestbook at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Leslie & Eric Ernesti
August 21, 2009
Jim and Family,
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We know how close your family is and hope you all can find some comfort from eachother during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Valerie Rager
August 17, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts are with your family.
Ellen DeVore
August 13, 2009
Jackie and Gary - I love you and wish I could be there with you, we all love you, take care - Love, Mom
Chris Anderson
August 13, 2009
Please know that you are in my thoughts and in my heart, as you proceed though this very sad time. Take care of each other.
Love to all,
Nicole Ratzlaff
August 13, 2009
We love you and miss you. Nicole, Keith, Davis, Carson & Harper Ratzlaff
Tammy & Jeff Knotts
August 13, 2009
There are no words to say, but know we are thinking of you.
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