Dorothy Otrhalik (1929-2024)

Dorothy Otrhalik, 95, passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 2nd, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kamzelski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Fred J. Otrhalik and three siblings, Lorraine Bailey, Joseph Kamzelski, and Jim Kamzelski.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Donald (Debbie) Otrhalik and Karen (Robert) Campbell, two granddaughters, Ashleigh (Raymond) Aufman and Theresa (Paul) Bauernfeind, and three great-grandsons, Richard “Ricky,” Benjamin “Benji,” and Colin.

A devout member of the former Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Baden, Dorothy was deeply involved in parish life. She was a Christian Mother, sang in the church choir for over 40 years, and was known for her skill at pinching pierogis. She also enjoyed reading, doing crosswords and word searches, crocheting, and making rosary beads for donation overseas. She was actively involved in many activities at the Villa Saint Joseph.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 20th, from 2-4 P.M. and 5-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 21st, at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan/Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at Sylvan Hills Memorial Park.