Mary “Dottie” Dorothy Hudak, 94, of Bethlehem Township, died April 20, 2026, at her residence. Born in Nanticoke, Luzerne County to the late Metro and Mary (Sedlak) Senar, she was the wife of the late Leonard J. Hudak who died March 17, 2010.

A spirited athlete in her youth, she earned the affectionate nickname “Slugger” while playing baseball. She left school early to contribute to her family, beginning her career in a cigar factory in the Coal Region and became a well-respected saleswoman for Avon for 50-plus years and earning a lifetime membership in the prestigious President’s Club. She also worked for Larry’s Florist in Easton, Jamann’s Greenhouses in Bethlehem and as a server for the Masonic Temple, Bethlehem.

She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem Twp and its Altar Rosary Society.

She is survived by children; Barbara and her husband Joseph DeFranco of Roseto, Kenneth and his wife Kristin Hudak of Delaware, Michael and his wife Kathleen Hudak of Bethlehem Township, Doreen and her husband Fred Baranowski of Bethlehem Township; son-in-law: James O’Brien of Palmer Township; sister Emma Focht of Allentown; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter: Susan O’Brien; siblings: John Senar, Joseph Senar, Andrew Senar & Jean Sommers.

Contributions may made to the American Cancer Society toward Kidney and/or Ovarian Cancer research. American Cancer Society”>American Cancer Society

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home.