Katherine "Kay" Dorko, age 88, of Akron, passed away Thursday at Select Specialty Hospital. Kay was born September 26, 1923 in Akron. She retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 13 years as a Secretary and Accounting Clerk.



Kay was a former member of St. John's Church and was a member of St. Paul's Parish. Kay was a life long learner, an accomplished seamstress and knitter, an eclectic reader and an avid gardener.



She is preceded in death by her husband Cyril; sisters Rose Moledor, Eva Hengle, and Helen Beale.



She is survived by her daughters Pat Doyle of Doylestown, and Francine (John) Hasbrouck of Centerville, Ohio; a granddaughter Lindsey Hasbrouck of Centerville; a sister Ann Miller of Orrville; and special friends Judy and Louie Zuzak, Sr. Monica Boles, and Ann Lipari.



A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 pm Friday, December 23, 2011 at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St.) in Akron.



In lieu of flowers, donations in Kay's memory may be made to the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank, 350 Opportunity Way, Akron, Ohio 44307.

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