Dolores Natalie Pitera Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dolores Natalie Pitera of Rome, New York, born in Utica, New York, who passed away on October 6, 2023 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, John Pitera and Stephanie "Sadie" Wentka Pitera; her husband Andrew Coughlin; her sister Jacqueline Kula; her daughter Jennifer Coughlin; and her grandson Jason King.
She is survived by : her children, Colleen Wiley (Michael) of Utica, Karen Lebiednik (David) of Westmoreland, Tracey Coughlin of Utica and Andrew Coughlin (Lisa) of Utica; her grandchildren, Sarah Jones (Billy), Katlin Molica (Sam), Robert Slivinski (Haylee Lallier), Nicole, David Lebiednik (Marilyn), Chaz, Caleigh Koss, Jamie King and Tyler Wallace; her great grandchildren, RJ, Dillon Jones, Garrett Molica, Gracie Rose Lebiednik and Rory Rose Slivinski; her brother Thomas Pitera of Utica; and her friend Joan Fuller. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
For those wishing to honor DoDi's memory, contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. (http://www.hospicecareinc.org), American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org), or a charity of choice.
