Dolores "Dee" (Anderson) Kendel

Dolores “Dee” Kendel, 91, of Clarington, Ohio formerly of Manchester, Ohio died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 while a patient in the Arbors of Woodsfield.  She was born April 1, 1932 in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Paul Anderson and Juanita Smith.

Dee was employed as a Medical Transcriptionist at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron and she was a member of American Legion Post 768 Auxiliary, Beallsville.  She was a Catholic by faith.  Dee was on a bowling league for years and she enjoyed going to yard sales and camping.  She loved collecting cookbooks and one of her favorite pastimes was cooking for and with her family.  She will be remembered as a caregiver to all.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Kendel Sr.; a son, Joseph Kendel Jr.; and a brother, Bill Anderson.

Left to honor her memory are a daughter, Sherry (Steve) Kemp of Beallsville; two sons, Mark (Debbie) Kendel, and Daniel (Danielle) Kendel, both of Akron; a brother, Stephen Smith of Akron; her beloved dog, Toby; ten grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 5 great great-grandchildren.

All services are private.  Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, 52728 Ohio Avenue, Beallsville, Ohio is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers and keepsakes,  the family requests that memorial donations be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org, or to The Arbors at Woodsfield, 37930 Airport Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793.

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