Marietta Dudley

Marietta "Marge" Dudley, 82, formerly of Cortland, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at her residence in Warren, surrounded by her family. She was born February 13, 1928 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Caterina (Pangrazio) Stanisha, and had lived in Trumbull County all her life.

Marietta graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and was a homemaker. Throughout her life, she was involved in many organizations and shared "jokes" and good times with her many lifelong friends.

Surviving are her husband and caregiver, Kenneth Dudley, whom she married July 12, 1952 and shared 57 years of marriage; three children: Cathy Dudley of Warren, Claudia (Jim) Meadows of Garrettsville, and Eric (Pam) Dudley of Warren; four grandchildren: Kelly (John) Durda, who was also her caregiver, Rena Meadows, and Christopher and Angelina Dudley; and three great-grandchildren: Landon, Jadon, and Logan Brewer. Her parents preceded her in death.

There are no services or calling hours. According to her request, cremation has taken place.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Grace Hospice, and a very special thanks to Karen and Tiffany, who took excellent care of our mother.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral and Cremation Services, 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.