Obituary of Doris Marie Budzinski

Doris M. Budzinski, 92, formerly of Hydetown, passed away Monday morning August 5, 2019 at the LGAR Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

Doris was born on December 9, 1926 at Buells Corners, PA, a daughter of the late John and Stella Borowinski Nadolny.  She was married to John N. Budzinski on November 22, 1947 in Titusville.  He preceded her in death on December 16, 2004.

 Doris was a graduate of Colestock High School in Titusville, class of 1944.  

She had worked at the former Farmers Market in the meat department for 10 years and had also worked in the cafeteria at Hydetown Elementary School for 9 years.

Doris was a member of St. Walburga Church and active with the Rosary Society. She was a member of the Ladies’ Pinochle Club for over 50 years, of the Couples’ Pinochle Club for 35 years, and a member of the PNA Club.  She was very active with her husband at the Oil Creek Beagle Club.  In more recent years, as a resident of LGAR Health and Rehabilitation, she was active playing bingo, cards and bowling.  

Doris is survived by two daughters, Karen “Karrie” Valauri and husband David of Pittsburgh, and Christine “Chrissy” Budzinski and her wife Ann Krieg of Catskill, NY; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Matthew (Lois) Budzinski of Meadville, Mrs. Thaddeus (Mary) Budzinski of State College, and Mrs. Bronislaus (Frances) Budzinski of Campbell, CA; and, numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence “Nate” Nadolny and Regis “Dutch” Nadolny, and one sister, Jean Schoch; and, numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA on Wednesday from 4-7 PM, and attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10 AM at St. Walburga Church with Fr. Walter E. Packard as celebrant.

 Interment will be in St. Walburga Cemetery.