Mary “Teidie” Elizabeth Dolter, 95, of Ellport passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Northview Estates in Ellwood City.
Born on February 3, 1925, Mary was the daughter of the late Paul & Emma Fleckenstein Thiebaud. Mary graduated from Zelienople High School in 1943 and she worked at US Steel where she met her husband of 40 years, Walter Glenn Dolter. Glenn preceded her in death on September 18, 1994. A member of Holy Redeemer Church, Mary also belonged to the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club for several years. Mary also worked as a receptionist at Dolter Chiropractic. She loved to water ski, swim and spend time at her camp in Tionesta. She also loved going to card club, dancing, parties and holidays and her favorite thing in the world was time spent with family and friends. Mary, or “Ma” or “Teidie” as she was known, was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who showed everyone in her life so much fun, laughter, compassion, love and happiness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary is survived by her three children and their spouses; Shirley (Gene) Coccia, Larry (Jayne) Dolter, Judy (Tom) Kline, all of Ellwood City, 7 grandchildren; Kelly & Kylie Coccia, Matthew Dolter, Curtis Kline, Merridith Roth, Michelle Harkins and Kayla Lucy, 5 great-grandchildren; Drake Lucy, Cali Kline, Jack & Alice Harkins & Logan Roth, a sister, Mildred Sullivan of Ellwood City and a brother, Daniel (Kay) Thiebaud of Zelienople.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Mary was preceded in death by three brothers; Paul Thiebaud, Eugene Thiebaud and Ralph Lang.
Private services for Mary were entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Avenue, Ellport. Interment took place in English Lutheran Cemetery in Zelienople.
Oh, what wonderful memories I have of your family. As a young child, we were nearby neighbors. Your mom was the nicest person, I’m glad she lived such a long, fulfilling life. Saying prayers for all of you at this sad time.