Anna Marie Angotti DeDominicis, 82, of Freedom, passed away on November 10th, 2026.
She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and lived a life marked by devotion, grace, education, and deep love for her family and community.
Anna Marie was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Agotti. She was raised in Freedom, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Freedom Area High School in 1962 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Carlow University in 1966, majoring in Spanish. Her education reflected both her love of learning and her gift for language, two qualities that would become central to her life’s work.
She was united in marriage to the late Dr. Albert A. DeDominicis, Jr., and together they shared 55 years of marriage. Their life together was a testament to mutual respect and steadfast commitment.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Albert A. DeDominicis III, and his wife, Michelle Terreri, and her daughter, Gia Cristina, and her husband, Charles Steven Hrelec III. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Charles Steven Hrelec IV and Carina Cecile Hrelec. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Debra DeDominicis. Her family was the center of her life, and she found great joy in their accomplishments, celebrations, and everyday moments.
Anna Marie devoted much of her life to teaching, and her career was a reflection of her patience, intelligence, and kindness. She taught Spanish at Pennfield High School in Battle Creek, Michigan for a short time before returning to Freedom, where she taught at Liberty School as a Sixth-Grade Home Room teacher. She later served as a substitute teacher in Freedom. From 1996 to 2008, she taught Spanish to preschool children ages 3 to 4 years old at Edgeworth Elementary School, where she touched countless young lives with her enthusiasm, compassion, and dedication.
Her love of language extended beyond the classroom. She spoke fluent Italian and Spanish, gifts that connected her to her heritage and enriched the many lives she touched.
She was also active in the life of her community and church. Anna Marie was a member of Christian Mothers and the former Freedom Junior Women’s Club. She was deeply involved in the PTA during the years her children were school age, always ready to lend her support and time for the benefit of others.
She will be remembered as a woman of intelligence, gentleness, and strength.
Friends will be received on Friday, November 13th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements, where parting prayers will be offered on Saturday, November 14th at 9:15 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St Felix Catholic Church, 450 13th Street, Freedom. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, 1019 Lovi Road, Freedom.
The family of Anna Marie would like to extend a special thank you to the administration and staff at Concordia Franklin Park for their endless compassion and empathetic approach as healthcare providers. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Anna Marie’s memory are asked to please consider the Autism Society.
To leave an online condolence, or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.