Dorothy M. “Dot” Kavinski Wykoff, 85, of Warren, PA died Thursday evening, December 12, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 17, 1928 in Warren, PA the daughter of the late Andrew and Theresa Kopko Kavinski. Dot grew up in Clarendon, PA and was a lifelong Warren area resident. She graduated in 1945 from Warren High School where she was her class Valedictorian. She was employed with the former New Process Company. Dorothy was a member of St. Joseph R. C. Church and former member of the former St. Clara’s R.C. Church of Clarendon, PA. She is fondly remembered as a fun loving mom, grandmother, great grandmother. A woman with a strong Catholic devotion, her family was everything to her. She was very witty and proud of her family heritage. She always said she was “No Rockefeller” and “I know this information, I don’t ask for it” most of which she took with her to the grave.
She is survived by her 3 Daughters – Cheryl Rondinelli and husband, Mark of Boiling Springs, PA., Cathy Olsen and husband, Mike of Irvine, PA., Terri Bevevino and husband, Randy of Clarendon, PA., 10 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, Best friend, Mary Walker of Clarendon, PA., several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John E. “Jack” Wykoff who died September 10, 2009 whom she married September 30, 1950 at St. Clara’s R.C. Church, Clarendon, PA., 1 Daughter – Cindy L. Zavinski, her son-in-law, James Zavinski, 6 Brothers – Joseph, John, Stephen, Michael, Charles and Patrick Kavinski, 4 Sisters – Katherine Kavinski, Anna Rossi, Mary D. Bevevino, Julia Albaugh. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 PM where a vigil service will be conducted at 5:45 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA with Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the James Zavinski Scholarship Fund, % any PNC Bank; Hospice of Warren County or the Warren Cancer Center both located at 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365. Those wishing to submit e- mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of the family. Your parents were in my parents wedding, Al and Ruth Lucia, mom passed in 1982 and dad in 1989. I remember both your parents fondly and I was able to make it to funeral home for your dad. It is doubtful I will make it to your mom’s. They were both very good to me, and I enjoyed the visit to your home to see Terri. Great memories. Terri, if you are on Facebook friend me Elizabeth Fix(Beth Lucia). Take care.
Beth
Cheryl, Cathy and Terri, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your families will be remembered in my prayers and Masses. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand at this time and always. Cheryl, the weather was terrible here. Take all the time you need & for heaven’s sake don’t think about the office and have a safe trip home. God’s Blessings always.
Dear Cathy, Cheryl & Terri,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My aunt told me and as soon as I saw the picture of your mother I immediately remembered her. I left Warren in 1974 but I still remember both your parents and their house at the top of the hill where everyone always gathered around the kitchen table. I know how you feel I lost my mother this past October. Both of them were lovely sweet women who will be dearly missed. My thoughts are with you and your families.