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Dorothy Roberts Obituary
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Dotti was born June 13, 1940 in Yellow Springs, OH, daughter of the late John Francis Bittner and Vivian Donna Spencer Bittner. Dotti was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She began her working career as an elementary teacher, moved on to a full-time mom and entrepreneur with her handmade Dotti Dolls business. She was actively involved in the St. Joseph Cathedral Choir in Columbus, OH, as well as enjoying singing and dancing with Vaudvillities. Moving to Summerville, she and Len quickly made many friends, enjoyed attending the Summerville Orchestra and became involved with her church,
St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. Dotti's spare time was spent creating a multitude of personalized quilts for family and friends and listening to Len's guitar playing. However, her favorite activity was spending time with Len, her kids, their spouses and all of her grandkids. Dotti was a wonderful wife, mother, "Nana" and friend to all. She will be loved and sorely missed by all who knew her.
Survivors, including her husband Leonard, children: Tom Buscemi, II (Karen) of Bloomingburg, OH, John Buscemi (Mohammed Alabbas) of Dayton, OH, Tony Buscemi (Megan) of Columbus, OH, Lisa Hilliker (Chad) of Loveland, OH and Kevin Roberts (Charnett); nine grandchildren: John Buscemi, II (Kayti), Annie Buscemi, Brooke Buscemi (Josh Thompson), Tara Buscemi, Jacob Hilliker (Mary Taylor), Ross Buscemi, Joe Hilliker, Ellie Hilliker and Violet Buscemi and one great grandchild: Kalen VanBourgondien; four sisters: Carolyn Dunn (Paul), Martha Anthony (Paul), Barb Moody (Dan) and Marilyn Bittner, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com.
ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483 and the Summerville Orchestra, 118 W Richardson Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483.
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Edna and Dave Siehl
June 27, 2020
Len and family, we often sat with Dotti at the Buckeye foitball viewing parties at Dog & Duck. What fun we had! One time, we found out that both of us had granddaughters who were at the same airport in New Zealand at the same time, during our game! Small world! She was a treasure and will be missed.
Petra and Frank Patton
June 25, 2020
I didnt know her personally but what I heard about her is that she was a kind and loving person. Rest In Peace sweet Lady. Deepest Sympathy for the family.
Carol Wilcox
June 23, 2020
Dotti,
Your kindness & generosity was a constant in your life..
When we first moved to Summerville & joined St. John The Beloved, you were the 1st to greet us & make us feel welcome. You brought us into your circle of friends.. We are eternally grateful for you friendship..
We will always cherish our times together.
God Bless You in Heaven...
Our sincere condolences to Len & family..Our thoughts & prayers will be with you forever..
Sincerely,
Gary & Carol Wilcox
Senior Luncheon at SJB
Janet Antor
June 22, 2020
Dotti,
Our hearts our sadden that you are not longer with us. We will miss you. You were an amazing woman and we were blessed to have known you.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
In Christ, Deacon Paul and Jan Antor
Greg and JoAnne Saylor
June 22, 2020
Prayers for your family. God Bless you all.
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