Dorothy Louise Kleski

Dorothy L. Kleski, age 96, passed away April 12, 2026. She was born and raised in Akron by parents Virgil and Evelyn Rose.

She is preceded in death by husbands Bruce Neal, the love of her life, and John Kleski Sr. Those who remain to love her still are her daughter and son-in-love Susan and Jim Brooks, Tierra Verde FL, brother and sister-in-love Harry Gene and Becky Rose, Ft Worth TX, nieces Donna (and Ernie)Zehner and Sharon Weaver, Uniontown, who always enjoyed being with “Aunt Dot”, and John Jr and Vicki Kleski, Midlothian VA. Dot and her lifelong friend Dolores Capple have continued to love each other and share life in Hartville at the Homestead at Gentlebrook.

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude and love to have been blessed with a fantastic residence and loving caregivers over the last few years. Gratitude is given for superior care from NP Rita and all the professionals at Traditions Hospice. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She retired from the City of Cuyahoga Falls Tax Dept after 30 years of service to enjoy traveling and just living her life.

Dorothy’s wish was to be cremated and inurned next to her beloved Bruce. We request you remember her with your own personal celebration of her life. If you wish to share any thoughts please visit arnoldfuneralhome.com.