Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of seventy years, Walter LaSota.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Magrowski) Nowotarski.
In addition to her husband, Dorothy is survived by her loving children: Cynthia Ann LaSota, of Reading; Walter S., husband of MaryEllen LaSota, of Muhlenberg Twp.; Edward F., husband of Cynthia Hettinger- LaSota, of Sinking Spring; and Raymond A., husband of Kim LaSota, of Kenhorst.
Other survivors include six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Reading Catholic High School. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
Dorothy was employed by the former Parish Frame
Division of Dana Corporation as a secretary, and for 50 years, she, along with her husband Walter, were the owner operators of Engs Laundry and the Oriental Gift House in Reading.
Relatives and friends may extend their sympathy and
respects to the family on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 250 S. Twelfth St., Reading, PA 19602. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Muhlenberg Twp.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Mary R.C. Church at the address above or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Lifeline of Berks County Inc., 612 Reading Ave., West Reading, PA 19611, in memory of Mrs. Dorothy A. LaSota.
The Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
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Sandra and Steve Korejwo
February 15, 2018
Walter, Cynthia, Walt Jr., Eddie and Raymond,
Steve and I just wanted to extend our deepest sympathies and sadness upon learning of the death of your dear mother and our dear, dear neighbor. I am so sorry we were not able to be in town for the funeral as we had a trip planned during the time of the funeral. Please know that we are both thinking of you all and you are in our thoughts and prayers. She was the sweetest and kindest of souls and I'm sure will be sorely missed by all. God Bless you all and give you peace.
Joann Antosy
February 9, 2018
Sorry to hear of you mom's passing. I remember coming into the store with my mom (Irene Harak) and they would just talk with each other and laugh. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 9, 2018
Cynthia and family, condolences on the passing of your Mom. I remember your Mom as a very loving and beautiful woman. May you cherish the wonderful memories and may she be your guardian angel in heaven.
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