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Dorothy Lair Obituary

Dorothy (Dottie) E. Lair February 8, 1941 November 17, 2017 Dorothy (Dottie) E. Lair, 76, of Bellefonte, went home to be with her Jesus on November 17, 2017. Born on February 8, 1941, in Zion, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert B. and Dorothy (Lucas) Hass-inger. On December 5, 1959, she married Ray (Skip) Lair Jr., who survives at home. Dottie was employed by Murata Erie in State College for 37 years, retiring in 2002. She is survived by two sons; Terry E. Lair of Millheim, PA and Michael E. Lair (Linda) of State College, PA, two grandchildren; Johnne Lynn Mancheno and Bejamin Ray. Also surviving are Dottie's siblings, Eleanor Jane Leigy, Gilbert B. Jr Hassinger, and Philip L. Hassinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers; Charlie Hassinger and Bill Hassinger. Dottie loved her church, music and gardening. She loved spending time with her family. She loved them all very much and her going home will leave a large void in their lives. Dottie was a member of the Jr. Legion Marching Band, Central Penna Boat Club and Tres Dias. The family would like to thank all the wonderful girls who took special care of Dottie from Centre Home Care; Susan, Debby, Chris, Hanna, Sherry, Grace and Amanda. Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, from 10:00 am until 11:00am, at Living Hope Alliance Church, 321 E. Howard Street, a celebration of life service will begin at 11:00 am at the church with Pastor John Pavlica officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Centre Home Care, 2437 Commercial Blvd., State College, PA 16801 or Living Hope Alliance Church, 321 E. Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

Published by Centre Daily Times on Nov. 19, 2017.
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Sorry to hear of her passing. I remember her from Murata. Very nice to work with. Prayers go out to the family!

Marjorie murphey

November 21, 2017

sorry to hear of Dottie passing. I worked with her at Murata in shipping. she was always nice to work with and would talk about her family.
remember the good times you had with her
take care

November 19, 2017

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