Dorothy "Dot" (Smalley) Gorny

Dorothy “Dot” Gorny, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of Wall, peacefully passed on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 83. Dot was the loving companion and best friend of George “Pete” Yusko for 18 years. She was the mother of Edward (late Theresa) Gorny, grandmother of Sarah Gorny and Josh Allen, great-grandmother of Layla and Levi. She is also survived by Pete’s extended family and many friends. Dot was preceded in passing by parents, Anthony and Annie (Aemick) Smalley, husband, Edward Gorny, and daughter, Angel (Gorny) Scheible.

Dot was very kind, caring, and nurturing and was a foster mother to 42 children. Dot never let anything hold her down despite her health issues.
 
Family and friends are welcome on Monday, July 14 from 4pm to 8pm in the Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc., Wilmerding, Pa 15148, 412-824-4332. A Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 11am in the funeral home. Dot will be laid to rest beside her husband, Edward, at Restland Memorial Park, Monroeville. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences. 

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