DOROTHY HOLLIDAY

I grew up with Dorothy in Penn Hills,as a little girl. I was very close to her Dear Grama. She was a nice girl, I remember calling her "Dodo" a nick name that her Grandfather called her. Rest in peace, Dorothy.

I met Dot through my friend (and her daughter) McCrae. The first time I met her, I instantly felt like I was back home with my own mom in South Carolina. Her sarcasm, dry wit, preference for animals over (most) people, and extraordinary ability to make everyone feel comfortable. Billy and I spent a few holidays with the Hollidays (!) including at least two Christmases and one Thanksgiving when our son Peter was just a baby. This is a strange memory to share but it kind of sums up how...

I took care of their kitties when they went on vacation each year. I loved talking with Dorothy about family and pets, both of which she loved so much! Her passing broke my heart, and I will miss her so much. I am here for her family and pets to help in any way that I can.

McCrae and I met on the first day of high school and I remember meeting Dorothy early on. She was so kind and always made me smile. I remember spending a lot of time at the Holiday house. It was warm, welcoming and had a later curfew than my house...lol Dorothy drove us everywhere, no questions asked. She was extremely empathetic and always provided comfort to me as a confused and often uncertain teenager. To know Dorothy was to love her sarcasm and to have heard her laugh was the greatest...

McCrae and I met the first day of high school and I remember meeting her mom early on. Dorothy was always so kind to me growing up. She and Jim always welcomed me into their home and made me feel special. I remember the Holiday house being warm, inviting, and had a later curfew than my house...lol. She drove us everywhere we needed, no questions asked. She demonstrated such empathy and was often an ear to listen to the confused, and sometimes lost teenager, that I was. To have laughed with...

Dorth was the office mom and I loved her for that. She was a listening ear when you needed one and was always willing to help you when you needed it. Dorth was not a boss she was a leader! As someone who worked for McCrae, I see where you got it. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that all of you are in my prayers.

I worked with Dorothy and will always remember her kindness. She was my friend and didn't forget it.

Dear Jim and family:

I am very saddened to know that Dorothy was taken too early. I always thought that she was a good and wonderful person. I know that she was so kind to me when she took care of Michael so that I could go to work.

I have thought of you and Dorothy over the years. I am so glad that you had a family with lots of grandchildren.

I have always appreciated Dorothy throughout my lifetime. She was there for me.

I will tell Jack Lahti about this sad...