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Dolores J. (Zoretich) Ban, 90, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family.

She was born March 3, 1936, and was the daughter to the late Nicholas Zoretich and Helen (Beck) Zoretich.

Dolores graduated from Monessen High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and her master’s degree in psychology from Slippery Rock University. Throughout her career, she worked as a nursing supervisor at Allegheny General Hospital, counselor at Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center and nurse at Nationwide Butler Corporate Headquarters. Dolores was a member of St. Peter’s Anglican Church and the Butler Garden Club, and a former member of Butler Country Club. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, baking and playing bridge.

She is survived by son, Nick (Victoria) Ban Jr.; daughter, Sharon L. (Mark Palladino) Ban; granddaughters, Lauren Ban and Kathryn Ban; twin sister, Dorothy Lilly; and several nieces.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. G. Nicholas Ban Sr., who passed away in 2013; and daughter, Kristen H. Ban, who passed away in 1984.

BAN — A visitation for Dolores J. (Zoretich) Ban, who died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

Dolores will be laid to rest at North Side Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Butler County Humane Society at https://www.bchspa.info/make-a-donation or Butler Area Public Library at 218 N. McKean St., Butler, PA 16001.

All who knew Dolores are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.