Fallecker

Dolores I. Fallecker passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at the Parker Personal Care Home in Parker.

Born on Saturday, March 21, 1931, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Earl Zang. She was the oldest of 10 children.

Dolores was married on Nov. 13, 1948, to Paul Fallecker, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2017. They were married for 68 years.

She was a homemaker, mother and grandma, and always enjoyed visits with family and friends, particularly at her beloved mountain home. Anyone who knew Dolores knew she was competitive and always loved playing and inventing new games. She was an avid player of Zonk, Scrabble, bingo, the “Grandma Game” and the “Toothpick Game.” She loved testing her luck by playing the lottery and buying raffle tickets, and she was frequently a winner.

She was previously employed by the Spaide Shirt Factory and Bobbie Brooks, and also was a member of St. Wendelin Church and May Hollow Sportsman’s Club.

Dolores is survived by her children, Karen (Ken) Ricciardella, the late Jim (Chris) Fallecker, Dave (Denise) Fallecker, Patti (Scott) Brandt, Dan Fallecker and his companion, Bonnie Hetrick; 14 grandchildren, David (Courtney) Ricciardella, Marie (Jim) Scott, Diane (Doug) Frederick, Nick (April) Fallecker, Greg (Adrienne) Fallecker, Amanda (Chad) Booher, Mike (Leighann) Fallecker, Richard and Hannah Fallecker, Christie (John) Foran, Shelly (Joe) Brown, Trisha Brandt, Sarah and Ethan Fallecker; her former daughter-in-law, Terri Fallecker; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Judy (Bob) Hornig and Linda Benson; two brothers, Bob Zang and Alvy (Sue) Zang; and her sisters-in-law, Marcia Zang, Sharon Zang and Maryann Zang.

In addition to her husband, Paul, and son, Jim, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Paul Ricciardella; and five brothers, Brownie, Paul, Dave, Floyd and John Zang.

Our family would like to extend our thanks to Parker Personal Care Home and their employees for the fantastic care and friendship they gave to our mom. We also thank Transitions Hospice for their empathy during their time with her.

FALLECKER — Services and burial will be private for Dolores I. Fallecker, who died Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Wendelin School, 211 Saint Wendelin Road, Butler, PA 16002.

Arrangements are under the direction of STEIGHNER FUNERAL HOME, 111 E. Slippery Rock St., Chicora.

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