Dolores J. &quot;DeDe&quot; Foley obituary

Dolores J. "DeDe" Foley

8/25/1932 - 3/30/2018

Obituary For Dolores J. "DeDe" Foley

Dolores J. “DeDe” Foley, 85, of Steubenville, OH passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Valley Hospice Care Center. She was born in Follansbee, WV on August 25, 1932 a daughter of the late William Oliver and Audrey Irene McPherson Richards. She was a member of Starkdale Presbyterian Church where she had served on Session and was a Deacon. She was a member of the church Women’s Circle and had served as Chairperson of the Prayer Committee. She had also volunteered for the Steubenville High School Band Parents. DeDe retired from the former A&B Grocery and worked at the former Ohio Valley Hospital in Housekeeping. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John K. Foley, whom she married on June 23, 1954 and he passed on January 18, 2016; sister Ruth (Dale) Parry; brothers William and Samuel Richards; nephew Richard Parry. DeDe is survived by her daughter Linda (Joseph P.) Nocera of Steubenville, with whom she resided; son John (Dora) Foley of Steubenville; sister-in-law’s Cindy and Shirley Richards; grandchildren Nicholas (Alison) Nocera of Columbus, OH, Courtney (Michael) Murphy of Marion, OH, Zachary (Allison Myslinski) Nocera of Pittsburgh, PA, Shannon (Mickey) Bednar and Jensine Foley both of Steubenville, OH; great grandchildren Liam and Connor Murphy. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Monday from 4-7 P.M. Friends may also call on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 10:30 A.M. until time of services at 11 A.M. at Starkdale Presbyterian Church with Rev. Carl Moore officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the church or the Steubenville Big Red Band.

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09/03/2024

Don & Dianna Vandeborne

Wonderful lady. A joy to know and be around. She had no filters but that also made her special. Will miss her but glad she is at peace and with John again. Our sympathy to Dede's family. ❤️🙏
09/03/2024

Dan Herron

Back between 1968 through 1975 there was a special group of Big Red Band members who hung together and made high school a fun and memorable experience---even with Joe Greco whipping up into a top-notch marching and concert band!!! But, the group of band parents from that group of students made it even more wonderful and fun. DeDe was a part of that group!!! She is now with such late, great SHS band parents as Joe and Betty Nocera, George and Mary Herron, Bunny VerStraten, AnneMarie Kessel, and many others as well as those still with us. At the age of 65, I can look back on those days in Steubenville and at Big Red with a great deal of fondness. Thanks DeDe....thanks for the memories and love! When we pass, just remember, the love goes with us.Dan Herron
09/03/2024

Debbie Ann

Aunt De. God broke the mold when he created you. There will never be another! I will certainly miss your humor, tenacity, and even your stubbornness. I'll always remember the fun times I spent at your house in the summers and going to day camp with Lin, visiting you at the grocery store, laughing about "lollies" and "my momma do" ... and cracking up when Uncle John brought home various things for us to marvel at from the golf course. So many fond memories. I love you and will miss you. Debbie Ann
09/03/2024

Cindy Richards

Dee, you were my sister-in-law but also my friend, confidante, and a shoulder to lean on. You welcomed me into the family with open arms as soon as you told me how to take care of Brother Bill. After that we over that we got along great. I miss going to your house and seeing you and your siblings show so much love you had for each other. I will miss you so much. When I looked at you I saw Bill. I hope you have finally found peace from arthritis that plagued you most of your life. Give Bill a kiss from me. I hope you are having a nice time with the whole family back together. You will always be missed but you left a wonderful legacy to your children and grandchildren. You did a great job. Now it is time for you to relax. You will always be in my heart. You were more of a sister to me than a sister-in-law. Be at peace knowing you did a wonderful job down here for your family to go on. I will always love you and miss you. I know this was one of you and Bill's favorite photo. You were so close as youngsters and it continued throughout your life.
09/03/2024

Mick Giannamore

Condolences to all. She always treated me very well, even when I'm pretty sure I didn't deserve it! I hope you can smile when you think of her in the midst of these trying days.Mick Giannamore
09/03/2024

Bill Isaac & Larry Braun

John, we're sorry to learn of your loss.
09/03/2024

bunny and dave zapolnik

LInda and john, We are saddened to hear of the passing of your mother.She was always so cheerful and always had a smile for us,my mother will especially miss her,what a great neighbor for so many years...
09/03/2024

Donna Cocumelli Lucas

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. I remember her well. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.Love,Donna Cocumelli Lucas
09/03/2024

Cindy Richards

Dee, you were my sister-in-law but also my friend, confidante, and a shoulder to lean on. You welcomed me into the family with open arms as soon as you told he how to take care of Brother Bill. After that we over that we got along great. I miss going to your house and seeing you and your siblings show so much love you had for each other. I will miss you so much. When I looked at you I saw Bill. I hope you have finally found peace from the arthritis that plagued you most of your life. Give Bill a kiss from me. I hope your are having a nice time with the whole family back together. You will always be missed but you left a wonderful legacy in your children and grandchildren. You did a great job. Now it is time for you to relax. You will always be in my heart. You were more of a sister to me than sister-in-law. Be at peace knowing you did a wonderful job down here for your family to go on. I will always love you and miss you.
09/03/2024

Cindy Richards

Bill and Dee