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Isabel “Dolly” Caparros of Weirton was peacefully called to be with the Lord, on August 4, 2024.

She was born in Weirton, WV., on September 29, 1939, Isabel was one of four born to her loving parents Ramon and Rosa (Ampudia) Caparros who immigrated to America from Andalucia, Spain in 1912.

A proud graduate of the Weir High class of 1956, K-Mart in Weirton employed her for three decades. She loved working around people and planning staff luncheons with elaborate dishes. Before that, she had worked for Nick Monesis at Royal Pastry (Gus’s Goodies), helping decorate cakes.

Isabel loved baking and cooking for her family and carried on the tradition of family dinners with traditional Spanish dishes of paella, Montecados, chorizo, and Pestinos. Isabel was very giving and had a great bond with several neighbors who were always there to assist when needed and she would reciprocate with baked goods.

She had a great eye for detail and uniqueness and would proudly display her skills with elaborately decorated Christmas trees each year. She loved tackling home projects herself, including painting well into her seventies. Isabel also loved her time at the beach in Topsail and would collect shells to display at home.

Isabel will be remembered by many for her 1978 Black Trans Am that she purchased when she was in her forties. She drove that car for over thirty years, often being challenged at a red light by the driver never expecting to see an older woman at the wheel.

In addition to her parents, Isabel was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond (Dora) Caparros, sister Juanita (Lou) Vagnozzi, and brother-in-law, Richard Peters.
She is survived by her sister, Rose Peters, nieces and nephews, Dianne (Tom) Vagnozzi, Holecek, Victor, Asher, and Natasha, Buck Caparros, Kelly, Leah, and Sam, Ramaine (Mike) Turrentine.

Isabel’s request for cremation will be honored.

She will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.

There will be no visitation at her request. The family will hold a Celebration of Life dinner in her honor at a later date.

Isabel supported many national and local charities, especially those dedicated to animals. Any donations may be made in her honor.

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  1. Rosie, I’m so very sorry to read of Dolly’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences & prayers to your family

  2. Candle Selection 5Sending prayers to the family. I absolutely loved Dolly, one of the nicest people I’ve ever worked with and called my friend

  3. Candle Selection 1My thoughts and prayers go out to Dolly’s family. My mom was best friends with Dolly. I got to know her thru my mother. She was a wonderful person. And a awesome baker and cook. My mother and her spent wonderful times together especially baking togther. Rest in peace Dolly.

  4. I am a younger cousin of Dolly’s. I spent all my summers and holidays in Weirton. Main times I would put my head on her shoulder and we just talked for hours. She had an innate strong faith. She was very intelligent and had a curiosity about many topics even into her later years, This resulted in her being the Queen of Jeopardy. She never missed a question. She wrote the best letters with the most beautiful cursive writing. I have saved all of them. She was kind and wise. I will miss her. I am thankful for my cousins Dianne and Romaine for the hands on care they gave her. Rest in peace sweet cousin life was not always easy for you but you triumphant with angelic grace and dignity. Love your cousin Tammy.

  5. Candle Selection 2I am a younger cousin of Dolly’s. I spent all my summers and holidays in Weirton. Main times I would put my head on her shoulder and we talked for hours. She had an innate strong faith. She was very intelligent and had a curiosity about many topics even into her later years, This resulted in her being the Queen of Jeopardy. She never missed a question. She wrote the best letters with the most beautiful cursive writing. I have saved all of them. She was kind and wise. I will miss her. I am thankful for my cousins Dianne and Romaine for the hands on care they gave her. Rest in peace sweet cousin life was not always easy for you but you triumphant with angelic grace and dignity. Love your cousin Tammy.

  6. I was your daily caregiver 2 days a week from the senior center. I may have only seen her a few times but was truly blessed knowing her. Condolences to her family. Fly high Dolly! ♥️

  7. My sympathy to all of Dolly’s family. Sorry to hear about her passing. Also sorry we grew apart after growing up together. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  8. Candle Selection 2Oh Dolly, so much loved coming to your and parents home as a child. I have photos and home movies of all of us at our Spanish parties ❤️Anita Verdin


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