Dorothy Zupcsan
April 24, 1924 ~ August 16, 2017
Dorothy Zupcsan, Age 93 of Madison, Ohio passed away on August 16, 2017 at her home. She was born on the Debevc Family Farm on April 24, 1924 the daughter of Anton and Marjana (Germek) Debevc. Dorothy married the love of her life, Frank Zupcsan on July 5, 1947.
A 1942 graduate of Madison High School, she was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Church. A longstanding member of A.M.L.A. Slovenian Lodge 30, Dorothy was very proud of her Slovenian Heritage and loved to cook for her family, particularly her chicken paprikash, and her potica. There was not a holiday without her famous turkey and stuffing. She also enjoyed dancing to polkas as well as spending time riding the lawn mower. She never missed sending a birthday card to each family member. For 43 years she served as a co-leader of 4H Club Neat Little Workers. Dorothy donated over 600 hand crocheted blankets for Blankets for Babies. She enjoyed working alongside her husband managing the family nursery on Chapel Road.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Frank of 70 years; Children, Frank (Barb) Zupcsan of Madison, Marie (Mike) Barrick, of Delaware, Ohio, Kathy (Gerard) Beattie of Madison, Gloria Longenecker, of Englewood, Ohio, Joe (Rochelle) Zupcsan of Madison, Marjana (Vince) Otto of Beaver Creek, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, Andy, Mike (Andrea), Cory, Elizabeth, Gerard, Erik, Kathrine, Marjana, Jennifer (Drew), Victoria, J.R., Rebecca and Danielle; great-grandchildren Sophia and Mark.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Louis; brother, Tony; sisters, Antonette Debevc, her twin sister, Julie Grabelsek and Agnes Beebe; and son-in-law, Mark Longenecker.
Friends will be received on Sunday August 20, 2017 from 6-8 pm at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am on Monday August 21, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, in Madison. Final Resting Place will be Fairview Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Dorothys name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110-2602 or Immaculate Conception Church.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother. She spread so much joy and warmth to everyone around her. May your memories help heal the hole in your hearts.
Dorothy truly was one of the sweetest ladies we have ever met. Sending our love and prayers to all the Zupscan families.
Rest in peace my dear friend. I am glad I got to know you and Frank. My sympathy to Frank and all the family members.
With a heavy heart I try to find the words : The passing of one of the truly great ladies I have had the privilege to know in my life. To Uncle Frank and all the family I offer my sympathy and share your sadness, most sincerely. God gave us many years to share our lives with one of his very best, and now has called her home. May she live on forever in our hearts and memories.
My deepest condolences to the Zupcsan family, thoughts and prayers to you all. Let all the love and memories comfort you at this difficult time. She truly was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, she will be greatly missed.
My sincere condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. True comfort comes by drawing close to God (Psalms 83:18) in prayers so He (God) can draw close to you in return. (James 4:8).