Dorothy M. (Augustine) Panach, 97, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Natrona to the late Frank X. and Margaret Markovic Augustine. Dorothy was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. She worked as the office manager for the continuing education department at Penn State New Kensington, retiring in 1984. Dorothy was a member of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Church, in Natrona Heights. She was also active at her church, working Monday night bingo and helping with funeral mercy luncheons. Dorothy enjoyed baking and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her children, David (Connie) Panach, of Natrona Heights, Keith Panach, of Natrona Heights, Janet (Terry) Jones, of Duxbury, Mass., and Kevin Panach, of Natrona Heights; seven grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and by her sister, Rita Capoccioni, of Buffalo Township. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Panach on Dec. 13, 2018; and by her brother, Francis X. "Shiek" Augustine.
There will be no public visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Natrona Heights. Arrangements are under the care of the CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME INC., Natrona Heights, 724-224-8688.
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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Jul. 1, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Panach

5 Entries

July 6, 2019

To Kevin, Joel and Danielle Panach
So sorry to read of the passing of your Dad and Mom; Grandpap and Grandma. I was just looking through old photos and newsletters from our Fawn Township neighborhood. My Mom passed away in December 2018 too. Bless all of you. Sue Bachman, Strasburg PA

RONALD FRABOTTA

July 3, 2019

i send my condolences to the family of dorothy panach..may your mom be an angel
above and watch over all of you. ron frabotta

Terry Lloyd

July 2, 2019

Dear Family,
Dorothy was my Mom's first cousin; to me, she was was my "Aunt." It was a name of honor and respect. She was much loved.

As children, my sisters and I played with her children--David, Keith, Janet, and Kevin were our friends. Both Aunt Dorothy and her husband (our Uncle Paul) opened their home to us many times--their sled riding gatherings, in particular, were most memorable. They were occasions filled with joy and lots of fun.

As a teenager, I was lucky enough to have Aunt Dorothy as my Confirmation Sponsor. I felt that we had a special connection because of this. I was lead by her loving example, that's for sure.

As a young adult, my mom and I made arrangements to share meals with her at Eat n' Park. Mom and I liked her company. She could be serious or funny. We appreciated both sides of her personality. She was very personable.

Again, as a young adult, Aunt Dorothy did something that made and quite an impression on me. She took me to Penn State New Ken to see where she worked. This outing with her was enlightening. Her job was important. And she was quite dedicated to the position which she held there. That was obvious.

After she and Uncle Paul retired, they had time to travel to visit Janet and family in Massachusetts. During one of their adventures (traveling Interstate 80), they called me in advance of their arrival into a small town a few miles away from my home. The call alone "made my day." When they invited me to meet them for brunch and even, then, treat me to the meal with them, I was touched. Visitors are few and far between in this area. I saw two "hearts of gold" during that visit. We talked about it often when we saw each other in the years that followed.

I have only sweet memories of Aunt Dorothy. Blessings to her and her loving family.

Bobbie & Jeff Freude

July 2, 2019

God Be With You and Your Family Always!!

Michael/ Carlene Kalwarski

July 1, 2019

To the Panach family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Your Mom was a beautiful lady and your Dad was special too. Now they are together in Heaven.
Also meeting their special long time friend Eleanor Kalwarski.
I'm sure they will be shopping in Heaven.
God bless your family at this sad time. Sending prayers.
May she RIP.
Michael- Carlene Kalwarski

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