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Dorothy Duma Obituary
Loving Mother, Grandmother and Friend
Dorothy J. "DJ" Donikowski Duma, age 89, of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Pleasant Ridge Manor West, following an extended illness. She was born in Erie on October 5, 1925.
Dorothy was truly a one-of-a-kind person who always put others first, whether it was volunteering at the VA Medical Center or caring for her husband when he became ill, she could always be counted on. Dorothy retired from the A & P Store in 1978 after 35 years of service and was the former manager of the Grandview Manor Apartments. She was a very active member of St. Luke Catholic Church and was an Associate at the Mother House. Dorothy loved watching the Chicago Cubs "Cubbies" all season long.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank G. Duma in 2009; one daughter, Mary Duma; two sisters, Sophie Perlinski and Virginia Astemborski; and one brother, Louis Donikowski
She is survived by a daughter, Linda (Norman) Boetger of Erie; son, Gerry (Donna) Duma of Erie; four grandchildren, Nichole and Carra Miller and Danielle and Tyler Duma; nieces and nephews, Carol Glance, Russell and Alan Glance, and David (Sharon) Perlinski and their daughter, Melissa.
The family would like to thank the staff at Pleasant Ridge Manor – West and the Regional Hospice for their excellent care of Dorothy.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, PA 16504 on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and are invited to a prayer service there on Tuesday afternoon at 12:45 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Erie County Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carra Miller Fund at Citizens Bank.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Duma
Nancy Krol (Beck)
April 5, 2015
Dear Linda and Gerry, Just saw in goerie today about your Mom I am so very sorry to hear that. Have many funny and happy memories of your parents and mine getting together. And how your Mom cared for your dad when he became ill. She was always such a kind soul. Again I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with al of you. Love, Nancy
Dave and Heather Beecher
April 1, 2015
Linda, Norm and the entire Duma Family...
Heather and I want you all to know that Dorothy and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers over your loss. She was truly a beautiful women with that laugh and her big smile. It was always great to hear talk about her beloved "Cubbies" as well. The love and care she showed her husband was also a beautiful thing to see.
Good bless you all, and we hope to see you soon.
XXOO
Dave and Heather
April 1, 2015
Dear Linda & Norm,
Our deepest sympathy.
Jeffrey, Richard & Gretchen Johnson
Jon Parsons
March 31, 2015
Linda and Norm, so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathies.
Paparelli's
March 30, 2015
Linda and Norm, Kate and I are so sorry for your loss. We will certainly keep your mom in our prayers. We will see you when we get back in town.
March 30, 2015
LINDA & NORM & THE WHOLE DUMA FAMILY: WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. I'M SO SORRY. I HOPE GOD WILL COMFORT YOU ALL AT THIS TIME. ALWAYS:JIM FRIED
Craig Prenatt
March 30, 2015
Gerry,
So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our thoughts.
-The Prenatt family
Bob Kiehlmeier
March 29, 2015
Linda and Gerry, I'm sorry to hear that your mother passed away. I worked with her at the A&P on Powell Ave. in the late 60's. She was a great woman, and taught me to be a cashier. May the Lord shine His perpetual light upon her, and may she rest in peace.
John Moczulski
March 29, 2015
Linda and Norm, so sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful lady.
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