Dolores Marie Cronin

Dolores or “Dee” as her family called her, attended Woodrow Wilson High School.

She was a school bus driver for Mathews School District.

She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, SFC Donald C. Cronin, whom she married on June 2, 1990. It is a beautiful and poignant coincidence that she passed on the anniversary of their wedding day. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary (Kachmar) Kovach, whose love and guidance shaped the woman she became. Additionally, her brother, Robert Kovach, Sr. and her nephew, Robert Kovach, Jr.

Dolores was the devoted mother to and survived by, Debra (Janice) Gordon of Camden, South Carolina, Diann (Ken) Chiarullo of Warren, Ohio and William “Kenneth” Mitchell, Jr., of Huntington, Indiana. She was the proud grandmother of, Tonya Coy (Jason Whitely); a joyful great-grandmother to a beautiful great-granddaughter, Oaklynn Coy-Whitely, each of whom brought her immense pride and happiness. Additionally, her sister-in-law, Marge Kovach of Niles and a nephew/Godson, Gregory (Angela) Kovach of Monroe Falls and great-nephews and niece, Calvin Artman, Robert (Colette) Kovach III, William Kovach and Sylvia Kovach.

A spirited woman with a deep love for life, Dolores was an avid fan of casinos, always chasing the thrill of a win and the joy of a shared laugh. She enjoyed a good glass of wine and had a lifelong passion for traveling, exploring new places, cooking and making lasting memories with those she loved. She never let the grass grow under her feet!

She will be remembered for her warmth, sense of humor and the generous heart she shared with everyone she met. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched, and the stories and laughter she leaves behind.

A private family service will be held in her honor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Project NICU in her memory.