Catheryn G. Dottavio

Catheryn G. Dottavio, 64, of Massillon, passed away April 26, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1958, in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Arley and Shirley (Ashley) Nichols.

She was a graduate of Massillon Washington High School and was currently still employed at Brewster Cheese where she has worked for 33 years.

Cathy was known for her selflessness, always putting others before herself. She truly had a heart of gold and was a pilar of strength for her family.

Some of Cathy’s favorite past times included taking bus trips with her mom, Shirley and enjoying many nights filled with laughter while playing card games.

She also had a love for animals which started at a young age and growing up on a farm. She leaves behind her beloved cats, Oreo Cow and Gracie May who will miss her deeply.

Cathy also leaves behind her loving sons, James Dottavio and Derek Nichols; her grandchildren who were the light of her life, Kasey, Kendall, Derek II, Dakota, Drake, and Dustin Nichols; as well as her siblings, Anita Nichols, Eugene (Donna) Nichols, Jimmy Nichols, and Geary (Genevieve) Ashley; and her former spouse, Robert Dottavio.

A memorial gathering will be held on May 7, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.