Local Artist, Agnes Irene Dolnack of Donora, 100, died peacefully January 15, 2014 at New Dawn Thorpe Personal Care Home. Born in Donora on September 29, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Bochkoros) Opett.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Joseph C. Dolnack (1985), son Donald Dolnack, grandchildren David and Stephen Dolnack, brothers Joseph Opett, Albert Opett, sisters Mary Opett Franks and Anne Opett Willwohl.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia White and husband Charles E. of Manassas, VA, daughter-in-law Joan (Povich) Dolnack of Rostraver, grandchildren Gregory Dolnack of Centreville, VA, Laura Lynn White of Manassas, VA, and her fiancé David Donahue of Centreville, VA, Kenneth White, his partner Megan Way and Krislyn and Kullen of Aiken, SC, sister Margaret Opett Balas and sister-in-law Ann Dolnack, both of Donora, and many nieces and nephews. The family extends their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all the caregivers who so lovingly cared for our mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Dolnack graduated from Donora High School in 1932 during the Great Depression. Following graduation she was employed in Donora by Montgomery Ward as an Assistant Manager in the men's department until her marriage in 1939.
Mrs. Dolnack was well known in local art circles. She was an active member of the Valley Art Club until retiring from the club as an Honorary Member. She was President of the Valley Art Club in 1964, and was an award winning member over the years. She studied under Harry Hickman and Jean Johnston, Pittsburgh artists. She enjoyed presenting art programs and demonstrations to local and valley clubs and taught adult and children's art classes.
Mrs. Dolnack was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church in Donora and the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary and had been active over the years in parish activities.
Her artistic abilities extended to many crafts and a variety of art forms. Her other club affiliations included the Donora Historical Society, Donora Senior Citizens, Homemakers Club and First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 17, 2014, at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900
Prayers will be recited on Saturday January 18, 2014 at 9:30 AM in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Valley Church located at 1 Park Manor Road and Second Street Extension Donora, Pennsylvania 15033 with the Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan as celebrant.
Interment will follow in St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora, PA.
The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary will recite the rosary on Friday at 2:30 PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels, SPHS Aging Services, 301 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, PA 15022-1607.



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