Dorothy K. Para

Dorothy K. (Serfilippi) Para, 89, of Columbus, died Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus. She was born March 23, 1921 in Kent, to John and Anna (Pianini) Serfilippi. Dorothy was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and St. John's Ladies Guild which visits nursing homes and shut-ins. She was also very active with Meals on Wheels. She is survived by sons, James Para of Byrdstown, TN, Matthew (Rachael) Para of North Augusta, SC and Michael (Carol) Para of Columbus; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and sister, Elsie Giovangnoli of Kent. She was preceded in death by her husband Adolph in 1980; and sister, Rita Dennis. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, December 23rd at St. Patrick Church, 313 N. DePeyster Street Kent, where calling hours will be held 9:15 - 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association c/o Alzheimer's Research, 1815 W. Market Street, Suite 301, Akron, OH 44313. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements.