Carol Ann Dolence

Carol Ann Dolence obituary, Irwin, PA

Carol Ann Dolence

Carol Dolence Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc. - Irwin on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Carol Ann Dolence, 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born December 26, 1945 in Somerset, a daughter of the late Earl and Mary Catherine (Miller) Fleegle, and in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harry Robert Dolence, and her life partner Robert Whirlow; sister and brothers Nancy (Dave) Baker, William Fleegle, and John Fleegle; brothers in law Wilbert Younkin, and Dave Ross. Carol was a member at Norwin Church of the Nazarene. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, who enjoyed her daily, walks through the town of Irwin. Carol is survived by her children Mary McArdle of Monroeville, Harry (Tracy) Dolence of North Irwin, and Tim Dolence of North Irwin; grandchildren Matt McArdle, Hunter Dolence, Alycia Shawley, Dean Dolence, and Colton Dolence; brothers and sisters Earl (Alice) Fleegle Jr., Ruthie (Den) Ogline, Bonnie Younkin, Judy (Harley) Swinger, Dolly Ross, Ricki Viza, Brenda (Jeff) Stanoszek, Penny ( William "Rocky") Eutin, Kenny Feegle, Kenny Fleegle, and Lee (Patty) Fleegle; also many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin. 724-863-1200. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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