Dorothy Apicella, 91 of Shadyside, Ohio died Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.
She was born April 30, 1927 a daughter of the late Alfred and Angela ( Spadafora) Maruca in Wheeling, WV.
Dorothy was a Catholic by faith and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shadyside, Ohio.
She was always kind to everyone and her family was the most important thing in her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 49 years Lawrence Apicella Sr. whom she married on September 18, 1948.
The last of five sisters she was preceded by her siblings, Mary J. Maruca, Adeline Leffe, Edith DeFranco and Gloria Tedeschi.
In addition she was preceded by a son-in-law, Melvin E. Roth, a grandson, James Edward Roth and a granddaughter-in-law, Chantal Roth.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Larry (Joyce) Apicella Jr. of Barton, OH and Carolyn Roth of Shadyside, OH.
In addition she is survived by her grandson Marc (Mandy) Roth, great-grandson, James Logan Roth, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory 3900 Central Ave. Shadyside, Ohio 43947 on Friday March 8, 2019 from 2 until 8 pm.
A vigil service will be held at 7:45pm.
Funeral liturgy with Mass will be held on Saturday March 9, 2019 at 12pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shadyside, Ohio with Fr. Daniel Heusel officiating.
Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Memorial contributions benefit the OR&W Fire District at “TMCFunding.com”.
Share your thoughts and memories of Dorothy with the family at www.bauknechtalmeyer.com
Larry and Joyce–Saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Steve and Shirley Sabatina
Carolyn and Larry, (and family)
Sending sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mom. I read the online tribute for her and have to comment on her bridal photo that is so very stunningl!!!! She shone from outside AND inside beauty. Her legacy, the strength of a gentle, kind, and loving spirit, surely lives on in you two. Take care my friends. Chere
Chris and I are so sorry for the passing of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy.
Larry- sorry to read about the passing of your mom. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Carolyn Larry and Families so very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers of comfort.
Knowing Carolyn and Larry, we are positive Mrs. Apicella was a Class A-1 person. We send our deepest condolences and prayers.
Larry and Joyce … we are sorry to hear of your loss. Mothers are very special. We are with our granddaughter Annie for her 5th birthday in Florida but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyn, Larry & Families,
Our condolences and prayers in the loss of your Mother. Hold tight to your memories.
Carolyn, Larry, and Joyce, there were few ladies who had more class and grace than your mom. Anyone who visited her home felt like they were not only a welcome guest but were treated like they were family. Any conversation I ever had with her was always from her heart. There was always an elegance about her that never diminished. She was truly a member of “the greatest generation.”