Dora Jean Painter 1928-2022 | News, Sports, Jobs
NILES — Dora Jean Painter of Niles passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93.
Dora was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Kane, Pa., the daughter of the late Hjalmer Lawrence and Emma Manross Johnson.
She was a graduate of Kane High School.
Mrs. Painter worked for Bell Telephone as an operator within Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Dora was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Niles. She was also a member of Rebecca Lodge and the Wyoming Avenue 500 Card Club. She also enjoyed puzzles and baking. Dora was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Dora loved life and cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she enjoyed cheering on at their sporting events and theater shows. Most importantly, she was a loving wife and mother.
Her husband, John Reid Painter, whom she married June 9, 1957, passed away Dec. 24, 2020.
She is survived by two daughters, Karen K. Painter and Nancy (Frank) Leskovec, both of Niles; two grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jessica) Painter and Mackenzie Leskovec; a great-granddaughter, Keeley Brister; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Dora was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Jean Painter, a sister, Betty Cyphert; and a brother, Theodore “Bud” Johnson.
Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences by visiting www.NicholasFuneralHome.com.
Calling hours will be held 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022, at the Wm Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 614 Warren Ave., Niles, OH 44446.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022, at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery in Kane, Pa.
Arrangements are entrusted to the WM Nicholas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 614 Warren Ave., Niles, OH 44446.
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