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2022

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Dorothy Maffitt Obituary

Dorothy (Kollar) Maffitt, 75, of Girard, passed away Saturday April 30, 2022, at her home with her husband and daughter at her side. Dorothy was born November 29, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Albert and Mary (Kroliski) Kollar. She was self-employed 39 years as a beautician and had her own hair salon "The Cutting Corner" in Girard. She was a member of Holy Apostles St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Youngstown and in her spare time she enjoyed shopping, traveling, and gambling with the club ladies, Dorothy also enjoyed Polish and Slovenian style polka music and events, and most of all watching her Cleveland Cavaliers with her 2 buddies Guido & Pumpkin at her side. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Lawrence "Larry" Maffitt whom she married on April 21, 1991. She also leaves her daughter, Dawn M. Pezzuto of Girard; her stepchildren Diane (Steve) Pipo, John (Jamie) Maffitt, Larry "Jamie" Maffitt, Jason (Cindy) Maffitt, and 2 grandchildren Ryan Pezzuto and Noah Stephens. 9 step grandchildren Laura, Sarah, Steven, Michael, Johathon, Jacob, Brandon, Shelby and Amia, and 3 great grandchildren. A nephew Michael Kollar and niece Carla (Robert) Poghen. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Julie A. Pezzuto and brother Albert "Butch" Kollar and son in-law William "Bill" Stephens. Larry & Dawn would like to say Thank You to Hospice of the Valley and Home Care by Callos for all their help and support. Calling Hour and Memorial Services will be held with Father Joseph Rudjak at Holy Apostles St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Youngstown on Friday May 20, at 10:00 am. Mass at 11:00 am.
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mahoning Matters on May 16, 2022.

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Holy Apostles St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

421 Covington St., Youngstown, OH

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Holy Apostles St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church

421 Covington St., Youngstown, OH

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672 Churchill Rd, Girard, OH 44420

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