Dolores Whiteside Purdom

Dolores “Lori” Whiteside Purdom, 59 of Hortense, passed away Sunday (May 4, 2025) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA. her parents were George Whiteside and Maria Rodrigues Whiteside. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Darlene Steiger and brother-in-law, Joseph Steiger.

Dolores dedicated her life to taking care of others and retired after many years as a Registered Nurse.

Survivors include her husband, David Purdom, of Hortense; her son, Kevin John Burns; several grandchildren; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Donna Brodmerkel (Brock), of Butler, PA, Denise Whiteside, of Meridian, PA and Danielle Whiteside, of Pittsburgh, PA., also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

No services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.