Verna A. (Esposito) Dando
January 7, 1939 — February 9, 2017
Verna A. Dando, 78, of Girard, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, Thursday February 9, 2017, at her residence. Verna was born January 7, 1939 in Girard, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Verna (Sveda) Esposito. Verna worked in sales at Girard Hardware, Stringers Jewelry Store, and JC Penny's prior to retiring. She was a member of St. Rose Church. Verna enjoyed playing cards, BINGO, gardening and traveling. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Frank Dando, whom she married January 13, 1962, her children; Frank (Kelly) Dando of League City, Texas and Eric (Terri) Dando of Niles, sisters; Marguerite Violante of Walden, New York and Louise (Tom) Headley of Greensboro, North Carolina, brothers; Charles (Eva) Esposito of Niles, Carmen (Amy) Esposito of Austintown, Edward (Carol) Esposito of Liberty, Richard Esposito of Girard, Myron (Renee) Esposito of Girard, and Louis Esposito of Girard, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Michael. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 11th, 12:00 PM, at St. Rose Church in Girard, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10 AM until the time of service. The family requests any memorial contributions be made to Catholic Charities in Verna's memory. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any condolences to the family.