Dolores Carrie Chriest "Dolly" Theiss

Dolores Carrie "Dolly" Chriest Theiss, 78, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Erie, Pa. on April 13, 1933 a daughter of the late Lee S. and Jennie D. (Kruszewski) Acquiesta. Dolly grew up in North East, Pa., graduating with Honors from North East High School. She was in several drama productions and editor of the school newspaper. She was employed as a secretary to the sales manager at Eriez Magnetics and also worked for the Catholic Diocese of Erie. Dolly was a parishioner at Saint Luke Catholic Church, where she served as the first female Eucharistic Minister. She was an active member of the Rosary-Altar Society, PTA, Cub Scout Den Mother, Finance Council, Liturgy Committee, and Toast Mistress for several Communion Breakfasts. She was elected a Lady of Saint Patrick and also served on the Saint Peter Cathedral Renovation Committee. Dolly's Catholic faith led her to be active in the Erie Cursillo Movement since its inception. She worked on many teams, serving as rector five times and was on the Secretariat for over ten years. Dolly was also a member of the Saint Vincent Health Center Auxiliary. Dolly was always known for comforting family and friends with her famous sour cream coffee cake and snicker doodle cookies. She encouraged her family to be of service to others. She most especially enjoyed spending time with her family, never missing any of her grandchildren's special occasions. Dolly's family would like to thank the staff of Home Instead Senior Care and also AseraCare Hospice for all of their help during her illness. She is survived by her husband, Robert Theiss. A daughter, Mary Margaret Malue (James) of Millcreek, A son Gregg Theiss (Christina) all of Millcreek. Five grandchildren, Jennifer and Katie Malue, Julie, Eddie and Joey Theiss. A sister, Elaine Milani (David) of Louisville, Ky. and a brother, Joseph Chriest (Carol) of Sunrise, Fla. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, Inc., 2502 Sassafras St. on Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and are invited to attend a prayer service at the funeral home on Tuesday morning at 10:30 followed by a funeral mass at St. Luke Church at 11:00 a.m. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome,com Burial will be in Mary Queen of Peace Cemetery.