Dolores C. "Dolly" Rayno, 82 years of age of Entwistle Street Weatherly, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015, from her injuries sustained in a dwelling fire.
Wife of the late Joseph M. "Chappy" Rayno, Sr., who died on October 9, 2012.
A Weatherly High School graduate, Dolly had worked for Tung-Sol in Weatherly for thirty years until they closed, and then worked for Acme Markets, and Lowe's in Hazleton. Dolly was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. in Weatherly.
Dolly collected extensive Elvis memorabilia, and was an admiring fan. She adored her cat and constant companion Missy Priscilla.
Born Friday, October 21, 1932 in Hazleton, the daughter of the late Joseph Daniel and Katherine (Garbacik) DeMelfi.
Surviving are;
Daughter,
Kathleen M. (Rayno) Artim of Whitehall;
Sons,
Paul J. Rayno of Hazleton,
Joseph M. Rayno, Jr. of Weatherly;
Brother,
Joseph P. DeMelfi and his wife Sharon of Weatherly;
3 grandchildren who affectionately called her Baba, Daniel J., Dillon J., and Nicole A.;
Nieces and Nephews, Sharon DeMelfi, Renee Condrick, Christy DeMelfi, Joseph DeMelfi, and Michael DeMelfi.
Preceded in death by her brother, Michael DeMelfi.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o'clock A.M. on Saturday February 28, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. located at 318 Plane Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255.
A Gathering of Friends shall take place on Friday evening February 27, 2015 from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and on Saturday morning February 28, 2015 from 8:45 A.M. until 9:30 A.M also from the funeral home.
Interment will be in St. Nicholas R.C.C. Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name may be made to:
Tamaqua/Carbon American Cancer Society
101 West Frack Street
Frackville, Pennsylvania 17931
or
Alzheimer's Association
2001 North Front Street
Blg.#2, suite 321
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
.