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Dolores R. (Marotta) Butler, 93 of North Apollo, formerly of Russellton, West Deer Township and Millvale, died Wednesday August 21, 2024 at Quality Life Services of Apollo, with her loving family by her side. She was born April 24, 1931 in Millvale to the late Nicholas H. and Josephine A. (Marsico) Marotta. Dolly grew up in Millvale and Glenshaw graduating from Shaler High School in 1949. Following high school, Dolly attended a beauty school earning her license as a beautician and went to work in her father's barber shop. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, West Deer and the church Y&R Group. Dolly enjoyed traveling, playing bingo, cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers and especially, spending time with her family.
Survivors include her daughter Sharon Gow of North Apollo, grandchildren, Jennifer M. (Travis) Bittinger of Spring Church and John N. (Jodie) Edder of Vandergrift, great-grandchildren Emma J. Edder, Noah D. Edder and Levi M. Bittinger.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Donald S. Marotta of February 24, 2024.
The family invites all to attend a funeral mass for Dolly, Wednesday September 11, 2024 at 10 am in Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, St. Victor Campus, with the Rev. James P. Holland, officiating. Following the Mass, Dolly will be laid to rest with her parents in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Sharpshill, O’Hara Township. Arrangements have been entrusted to the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer Township. View the obituary and leave condolences at www.siwicki-yanickofh.com/obituary/Dolores-Butler
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