Obituary
Dorothy was a lifelong learner and one to push the
boundaries. She was a pioneer, always
proud she and her sister Mary bought a car and learned to drive when only men
drove.
From teaching herself about stock investing to reading about the cosmos from
Carl Sagan, she was continually learning. She was a history buff, reading and
acquiring information about anything from Native Americans to ancient cultures
and always visiting historical sites while on vacation.
A Newsweek and Time magazine subscriber, she sought to always stay up with
current global events. She also kept up with pen pals from England and
Australia for 40 years.
An avid reader, one of her favorite books, Chesapeake by James Michener, led to
annual visits to St. Michaels, Easton, Kent Island and Annapolis. These visits are continued by her family to
this day.
Always a traveler to Virginia Beach and Myrtle Beach, she enjoyed the change of
scenery but still enjoyed finding covered bridges and being in the local
mountains. She loved summer boating at
Deep Creek Lake and the lakefront dinning at Uno's.
A huge believer of household budgeting, she knew where every dollar went. She enjoyed Wednesday lunches with her sister
Elaine and friends, sometimes taking in a movie after. She looked forward to
seeing and talking to her brother Rich which always left her happy. She believed her longevity was due to years
of nightly walking with her friend Mabel and dog Peppy.
A fierce proponent of putting family first, she often
said, “a husband needs to be pushed by a strong wife”, and that she was,
guiding the family and constantly pushing all of us to be the best we could
be.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Matt Jellick, sister
Mary Ratulowsky, brothers George and Larry Pollock as well as many beloved
Pollock, Stronko, Pompura, Jellick and Sefko relatives. Left to treasure
her memory are her sons, Matt (Debbie) Jellick and Ron (Lisa) Jellick,
granddaughters Cassie Jellick, Alicia (Mike) Smitley, Rosemary Jellick and Aleeya
Jellick, grandson Gaidge Jellick, great granddaughters Ara and Vivi Gulino, brother
Richard Pollock, sister Elaine Pulig and niece Tara Pulig.
Viewing for Dorothy is at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home,
603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401on Tuesday, August 20 from 10 AM
to 12 PM, at which time the funeral service will be held at the funeral home.
Interment is in Mt. St. Macrina Cemetery.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and
encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com