Obituaries
April 17, 2020

Katherine Dora-Sales – Perryopolis

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Katherine Dora-Sales, 61, of Perryopolis, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at her home. Born March 12, 1959, in Monongahela, she was the daughter of the late William and Magdalene Baxter Dora. A resident of Perryopolis for the past 29 years, Katherine was Catholic by faith, owned and operated Dora’s Designs in Perryopolis and enjoyed going to various casinos. She is survived by her brother, William C. Dora of New Mexico; her pet cats, Jet and Raven; and numerous friends that were all so special to her. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Sales Dora-Sales on Nov. 10, 2006; and sister, Diana Dora. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state mandate, funeral services will be private. Interment will take place in Greenlick Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Katherine’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St., Perryopolis, 724-736-2515. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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