Dorothy Jean (Yaterka) Valentine, age 87 formerly of Adena, passed away November 6, 2026, while residing at the Meadows of Cadiz.

She was born February 20, 1939, in Wolfhurst, Ohio, to parents Joseph and Sophie (Sokolowski) Yaterka. Dorothy graduated from St. John’s Catholic High School in Bellaire. She worked for several years in the office at St Clair Cleaners.

Her main focus was always her family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother. She will be fondly remembered for her kind-heartedness and friendly personality.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Carol Sue (Raymond) "Butch" Potkoski, Donna Lee (Dirk) Thomas, Tammy Jo (Michael) Bednar, Cathy Ann (David) Dietrich; her grandchildren: Erik (Megan) Potkoski, Joshua (Brittany) Potkoski, Brian (Taylor) Potkoski, Johnnie (Chris) Williams, Babe (Sierra) Thomas, Mickey (Shannon) Bednar, Alex Bednar, Taylor Bednar, Justin (Chelsea) Dietrich, John (Tanika) Dietrich; as well as her great-grandchildren: Owen, Emma, Alina, Mya, Garrett, Gianna, Easton, Knox, Caroline, Brynn, Brock, Slate, and Clayton.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband John Valentine Jr.

Friends and family will be received Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Borkoski Funeral Home in Adena, where funeral services will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 12:30 PM. Private interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.borkoskifuneral.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dorothy’s memory to the Adena Food Bank, PO Box 105, Adena, OH 43901.