Dolores Durkin

Dolores M. Durkin, 90, of Zanesville and formerly of North Canton died Friday, May 25, 2012 at Genesis Morrison House Hospice Zanesville. She was born August 05, 1921 in Zanesville the daughter of John A. and Maude M. (Hager) McCarty. She is a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and was previously a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in North Canton. Dolores was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and was retired from Canton Drop Forge after over 20 years of loyal service. She was a loving and kind hearted person who touched everyone she met with her smile, wit, laughter and kind words. She was a devout Catholic and prayed the rosary daily. Dolores is survived by two sons: Michael R. Durkin of Alliance and John R. (Jane) Durkin of Reynoldsburg; four grandchildren: Danielle “Elle” Durkin of North Canton, Jon-Michael Durkin of Plymouth Michigan, Evan Durkin, Keean Durkin both of Reynoldsburg and one great granddaughter Isis Durkin; sister,Jane (McCarty) Rowan of St. Petersburg, FL; and extend family: Tom & Leta McCarty and family of Parkersburg, WV, Michael McCarty and family of Grove City, Rob & Cindy McCarty and family of Grove City, John McCarty and family of Grove City. As well as many loving and caring neighbors, co-workers and wonderful friends. In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by brother, Robert L. McCarty, great niece Meg McCarty and her cousin Helen P. Murphy as well as numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 10:30AM till 12:30PM, Thursday, May 31, 2012 at The Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue. with Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow at 1:00 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 144 North Fifth St. with the Dominican Fathers as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville or Genesis Hospice & Palliative Care 713 Forest Ave. Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Arrangements are being handled by the Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave. Zanesville Ohio. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please click on the link at top of page.

Dolores Durkin

August 5, 1921 - May 25, 2012