DOROTHY JANE KUKLA (nee Malley), 98, of Northfield, passed away May 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late James P., Loving mom of Mary Ann Maxson and Judy Hamilton; Cherished grandma of Nikki Whitley (Jed), Rachel Safrit (Brad), Dana Schulte (fiancé Rob), and Taylor Post; great grandma of Emmett, James, Ethan, Logan, and Avery; Dear sister of all of the following deceased siblings, Rose, Louise, Sr. Mary, Josephine, Anne, twins Victor and Victoria, Antoinette, Bernadette, Frank, and Joseph; aunt, great aunt and friend of many. Dorothy lived a long and fulfilling life. She was a founding member of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dorothy's name to the church. Friends are asked to gather at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, 6637 W Sprague Road, North Royalton for a Requiem Mass to celebrate Dorothy's life 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. VISITATION TUESDAY 9AM UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Northfield.