Maxine L. Dortic

January 29, 1932 - April 3, 2018

Albany- Maxine Dortic, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by loved ones. Born in Laughlintown, PA she was the youngest daughter of 9 children to the late Russell and Nettie Grace Stern Darr. After her marriage to Carl Dortic, they moved to Albany in 1961. She was predeceased by her husband Carl in 1996. Maxine was a homemaker who loved canning, gardening, games, cooking and baking pies. Maxine’s greatest joy was her home and family. For 20 years she answered the phone at her daughter Dolores’ hair salon, where she brought a lot of smiles for her good nature and quick wit. Travels have taken Maxine to Florida, Carribbean, Atlantic City, and her favorite place 13N. She was the beloved mother of Diane Hansen (Dave), Elizabeth Panza (Matt), Cynthia Summa, Denise O’Neil (Jerry), Kathleen Cerminaro (Steve), Dolores Merkel (Chris), Patrick Dortic, Linda Pasqualino, and Daniel Dortic (Lisa); also survived by 18 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Maxine’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and entire staff of St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, especially the 3rd Floor, for their care and compassion. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Maxine’s family on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Maxine in a special way may send contributions to St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 301 Hackett Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave Maxine’s family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com