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Dorothy Rogers Obituary
She was born in Scranton, daughter of the late James and Catherine Zuk Kowalchuk.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Church of Nicholson, the Democratic Womens Club, and was very active in church activities and functions.
Survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Rogers of Hop Bottom, Kathleen Churilla of Old Forge; a son James of Hop Bottom and his companion Jody Hall and her daughter Tiffany Parry and granddaughter Olivia Parry; a sister Lorraine Wisnieski of Dalton; two grandchildren Candice Churilla and Michael Churilla III; nieces and nephews; and special pets Ernie and Sandy.
She was predeceased by a son Joseph; four brothers Mike and Jim Kowalchuk and Dan and Efram Litoski; four sisters Mary Litoski, Jenny Psak, Olga Stanton, and Catherine Dixon.
Funeral Services will be today, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in the St. Patrick's Church, High Street, Nicholson celebrated by Father Edward Michilini. A Viewing was held Tuesday.
Interment will be held in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Nicholson.
Memorial Donations can be made to the Hop Bottom 1st Response Team; St. Patricks Church Building Fund; or the donor's favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Rogers
Marilyn & Jack Wanatt
December 1, 2011
Kathy and family: So sorry for your loss. Jack always remembers her and your dad as such nice people. Only met her a couple of times but she was so sweet. Cherish the memories.
November 29, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Your mother will be missed, she was a dear woman. You are in our thoughts
The Kozlowskis, Butch & Melanie Hop Bottom, Pa.
Shelley and John Chobey
November 29, 2011
Kathy & Mike, Candy & Michael, Annie & Jim,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. I remember her as a strong, hard working women. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fred Benson
November 29, 2011
So sorry for your loss, Dorothy was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maggie Churilla
November 28, 2011
Kathy and family,
So sorry for your loss, I remember her always smiling and telling great stories. Peace be with her.
Karen Suchar
November 27, 2011
Jimmy, Kathy and Ann Marie, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, she was always my favorite aunt and a very kind person. I always enjoyed visiting at your house and eating all her good cooking especially, the fresh made whipped cream. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your cousin, Karen Suchar
November 27, 2011
Dorothy was a wonderful friend to our Mother Anita Benedict who always spoke kindly of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Find comfort in knowing others care. The Benedict Children
November 27, 2011
Ann,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was blessed to have had you in her life and now that she has found peace with the Lord will watch down on you with joy and much love.
Norine Jenner
November 27, 2011
Ann and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you take comfort in knowing that the suffering has stopped and that she is alive and well in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
The Collins Family
Toni, Joe, Courtney, and Adam
Theresa Hillard
November 27, 2011
So sorry for your loss, Dorothy was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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