Dorothy F. (Majer) Novogradac

Dorothy Frances Novogradac, 89, of Eighty Four, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the Donnell House.

She was born on November 15, 1926 in Belle Vernon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Gillock Majer.

Dorothy sold Avon products for many years.  She loved to can and bake for family and friends and was especially known for her delicious homemade bread.  She enjoyed shooting guns, collecting fine things and watching her favorite television shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.

She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish in Finleyville.

On May 29, 1948 she married her beloved husband Nicholas Novogradac, who passed away on April 30, 2003.

Surviving are five loving sons, Nicholas J. (Michelle) Novogradac of Woodbridge, Virginia, Joseph D. (Barbara) Novogradac of Washington, John F. (Patty) Novogradac of Olalla, Washington, Michael M. (Sunny) Novogradac of Killeen, Texas, and Edward A. (Melinda) Novogradac of Thornton, Colorado; two sisters, Catherine (Edward) Yauch of Greentree and Joann (Larry) Emph of Nags Head, North Carolina; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Markas E. Novogradac; three brothers, Vincent, Donald and Joseph Majer; two sisters, Gertrude Edwards and Barbara Majer; and a grandson, Timothy Novogradac.

Friends are welcome from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Sunday, November 22, 2015 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, Lin Webb funeral director, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120 where a Catholic Blessing Service will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 23, 2015. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.