Dorothy Ann Urbaczewski, age 94, of Elizabeth, IL and formerly Stratford, CT, beloved wife of the late Theodore Urbaczewski, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Midwest Medical Center, Galena, IL. Dorothy was born on April 5, 1922 in Stratford to the late Stephen and Anna (Granatin) Verespy, and had been a life long area resident. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1939, and was united in marriage to Theodore C. Urbaczewski, Sr. on November 25, 1943. Dorothy was owner/manager of Lane's Beauty Salon in Milford, CT until her retirement in 1988. She moved to Elizabeth in 2006 to live with her daughter, Loretta "Laurie" Mattas and son-in-law, the late Richard Mattas. Dorothy is survived by her devoted daughter, Laurie, loving sister, Annette Kalafus, and niece, Lynn Venezia both of Stratford and loving nephews, Christopher (Lisa) Kalafus and William (Kathy) Verespy Jr. of Shelton, CT.  She will fondly be remembered as "adopted" sister, mom, aunt and grandma of many.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Theodore C. Urbaczewski, Jr. and son in-law, Richard Mattas as well as a brother, William Verespy Sr. and sister, Evelyn Northrup.  The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Wells, the staff at Midwest Medical Center and Galena-Stauss Senior Care for their compassionate care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 8 ^th at 10 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church 1950 Barnum Ave Stratford. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Saturday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford.