Dorothy Russell, 83, formerly of Hermitage and California, passed away Sunday evening, July 21, 2019, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville.

Ms. Russell was born March 23, 1936, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Horodnic) Russell. She was a graduate of the former St. Michael's High School, Greenville.

Dorothy was employed for several years at Hughes Aircraft, a division of Boeing, Glendale, CA.

She cherished spending time with her family and moved back to the Shenango Valley shortly after her retirement.

Dorothy was a member of the Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage, where she belonged to its rosary society.

She was a highly talented craft maker and loved traveling. She also was a sports fan and enjoyed working on crossword puzzles.

She is survived by an uncle, George Horodnic and his wife Irene, of Hermitage; and their children, Dr. Robert Horodnic and his wife Cynthia, of Gibsonia, PA, and George Horodnic, Jr. and his wife Michelle, of Poland, OH; as well as several other cousins.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society, at www.Cancer.org

All services are private.

Interment: St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.