Carole M. Dorka

December 6, 1934 - January 21, 2022

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Burr Funeral Home

116 South Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024

440-285-2182 |

Sunday 1/30, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Burr Funeral Home

116 South Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024

440-285-2182 |

Monday 1/31, 1:00 pm

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Fowlers Mill Cemetery

Monday 1/31

Carole M. Dorka (nee: Sutton), age 87, passed away on January 21, 2022, at her home in Munson Twp., OH, where she had been a resident for 57 years. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on December 6, 1934, to Kenneth F. and Alice (nee: Schultz) Sutton. After graduation from John Adams High School, Carole married John V. Dorka in Cleveland, OH.

A homemaker, she was active with the Geauga County Democratic Party, having served as Secretary; worked for the Board of Elections and the Jury Commission; was a founder of the “Flares” a support group for the Munson Fire Dept.

Survivors include her children, John Dorka of Chardon Twp., Michael Dorka of Munson Twp., and Kathy (Rich) Harrison of Utica, OH; grandchildren, Michael Dorka II, Jennifer (Robert) Starrett, Kimberly (Patrick) Gannon, Kelsey, Lindsey and Abbey Dorka, Caitlyn and Lauren Dorka, Zephyr Harrison and a great grandson, Theodore Gannon; brothers, Donald K. (JoAnn) Sutton and Kenneth (Connie) Sutton; sister-in-law Anna Mae Collica and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Dorka.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, OH 44024.

The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fowlers Mill Cemetery, Munson Twp.

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.

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Chardon, Ohio 44024

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My condolences to Mike and the rest of the family

I am very sorry for your loss---Sincerely, Janet (Molzon) Tipton

I met John and Carol when they picked me up and we went to the Geauga Fair and we worked at the Democrat Tent. The last time I was with them was at the Fair when we had breakfast at The Grange. Always good times and good conversations. We spoke of many things, but did not get around to comparing paprikas recipes. Thank you, for the local recommendations.

Dear Dorka family, I am very saddened with the news of Carole's death. I have many wonderful and fun memories of both your mother and father. We dined many times together after Democratic meetings and other occasions just because we liked one another. I cherish the friendship we carved. Carole and John helped guide the Geauga County Democratic Party for decades. During Malcolm Mann's Chairpersonship an annual award was given in their name. The John & Carole Dorka service award. Carole was particularly proud of her daughter, Kathy and would espouse at length stories to me after visits to her farm. The passing of an Era has now come to our county. Thankfully it was our county of Geauga that reaped this benefit. With a mixture of joy for her/their friendship and sadness in our loss. Peace be with Carole always and her entire family. Sincerely, Mary Briggs ✌

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My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Your mom was such a wonderful woman. Both your mom and dad were such kind people. I have so many memories of hanging out in the kitchen while our parents had coffee, Kathy and I playing in the woods and great pig roasts! Our families have had a long fun ride together! I will always treasure the memories. Prayers and sympathy are with you, Montina (Forman) Gilson

Carole and I had many good times working together and many good times at the Democratic Party functions. Thankful she had a peaceful passing. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family.