Opalka

Mary Louise "Weezie" (Dodds) Opalka, 88, formerly of Ford City, died Monday at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot.

Born Dec. 11, 1920, in McGrann, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret McGregor Dodds.

She was a homemaker and also was a cafeteria worker at Lenape Elementary.

Mrs. Opalka was a member of Ford Memorial United Methodist Church, Ford City.

She was a volunteer at the Ford City Public Library and the ACMH Hospital snack bar.

She loved reading and walking her dog, and she had a passionate love for animals.

She is survived by her children, James (Paula) Opalka of Butler, Pam Reany of Connellsville and Daniel "Strap" Opalka of Ford City; and three grandchildren, Melissa and Rachel Opalka and Dan Reany.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Opalka on April 22, 1973; four brothers, William, John, George and James Dodds; and a son-in-law, Burton Reany.

<B>OPALKA </B>— Friends of Mary Louise "Weezie" (Dodds) Opalka, who died Monday, March 30, 2009, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in <B>WELCH FUNERAL HOME</B>, 1032 Fourth Ave., Ford City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ford Memorial United Methodist Church, Ford City, with the Rev. Craig Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington.To send an online condolence to her family, please visit www.welchfh.com.