DELORES BANAL

She was born on October 10, 1941, a daughter of the late, Manuel and Anna (Wilczynski) Espasandin Sr.

Delores was a member of St. Adelbert Catholic Church and retired from JCPenney after many years of service. She enjoyed cooking, baking and loved all animals.

She is survived by her children, Denise (Jay) Kirkpatrick and Randy (Brenda) Banal; a granddaughter, Megan Kirkpatrick; two step grandsons, John and Jeff Neilly; a brother, Manuel Espasandin Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phillip “Butch” Banal; a daughter, Renee Banal Bonomo; a sister, Norma Jean Espasandin; and three brothers.

Friends may call Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second St., Dillonvale. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in St Adelbert Catholic Church, 39 Smithfield St., Dillonvale, with Father Chester Pabin officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter, 200 Airpark Dr., Wintersville, OH 43952 or the Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Road, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 in Delores’ memory.

To express online condolences please visit, www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com.