Dorothy C. Packo 87 of Niles passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday February 25, 2011 following a lengthy battle with alzheimers.

Dorothy was born July 20, 1923 in Youngstown the daughter of Tony and Mary DeMalio Tesone.

She was employed prior to her marriage by The People's Drug Store in downtown Youngstown, a lay minister at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles, and a nursing home volunteer. She was also a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Her husband of fifty years Frank Packo whom she married October 23, 1948 died April 8, 1998.

She leaves two daughters Mary Littleton and her husband Bud of Niles and Jean Lewis and her husband Lew of Columbus, a brother Dominic Tesone and his wife Dolly of Columbus, a sister Pauline Suhar and her husband Steve of Arizona, three grandchildren, Darrin Littleton and his wife Sonja, Brian Littleton and his wife Nikki, and Mary Lewis, and four great-grandchildren, Mason, Preston, Sydney, and Tyler Littleton.

She is preceded by a sister Josephine Williams.

There are no calling hours.

Memorial services will be held 9:30AM Wedensday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Niles with Father Larry Frient officiating.

Friends and family can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.