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Dorothy Ross Obituary
Dorothy A. Ross
January 11, 1932- March 21, 2022
Dorothy Apgar Ross, age 90 of Carlisle passed away on March 21, 2022 in Carlisle. She was born January 11, 1932, in Suffern, NY the oldest child of John Martin Apgar Sr. and Grace Aller Carlough. Her brother and sister were John Martin Apgar Jr and Mary Jane Gilson.
Dorothy graduated from Ramsey NJ High School in 1949 and from Susquehanna University in 1953 where she majored in Languages and Social Studies.
Dorothy was the mother of 3 sons David Allan Ross, Donald James Ross who preceded her in death. She is survived by her Son Randall Lee Ross of Bridgewater, NJ.
Dorothy worked as a Substitute teacher for the Central Bucks located in Doylestown and the Upper Gwynedd and New Hope School Districts. She later became a Real Estate Broker for Prudential, Century 21 and Caldwell Banker Real Estate Agencies.
No Services are planned
Memorial Contributions in her Memory may be made to the Endowment Fund at the Susquehanna University 514 University Ave in Selinsgrove PA 17870.
Arrangements Entrusted to Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory 2020 W. Trindle Rd Carlisle, PA 17013
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Pat Strickler
April 2, 2022
Randall, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. My late husband Paul and I were friends of your parents. I have fond memories of meeting your mother at the grocery store. We would exchange smiles and good conversation. Also, her Christmas card was the first to arrive. Will miss her.
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