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Arlene Dotta Obituary
Arlene S. Dotta, 93, of Washington Twp., died Tuesday morning, December 16, 2008, at the home of her daughter Anita Dotta. She was born October 19, 1915, in White Haven, a daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (DeCarmine) Lanari. She was the widow of Anthony Dotta who died in 1978. She and her husband founded Dotta Chrysler-Jeep in 1945 along Route 512 in Washington Twp. She was active in the family business until 1995. She was also co-developer of Blue Valley Acres which was started in 1986. Arlene was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Parish in Pen Argyl and formerly a member of the former St. Rochs Catholic Church in West Bangor. Survivors: Arlene is survived by three sons, Robert Dotta and his wife Rosemary, James Dotta and his wife Brenda, John Dotta and his wife Colleen all of Bangor; two daughters, Elizabeth Betty Kemmerer and her husband Larry of Bath, and Anita Dotta and her friend Brian Price of Bangor; two sisters, Edith Arduini and Rose Getz both of Nazareth; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Two brothers William and Benedict Lanari both died earlier. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Parish, 300 Babbitt Ave, Pen Argyl, PA. Call 3-6 p.m. Sunday in the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, 200 S. Robinson Ave., Pen Argyl, and also 9:30-10:15 a.m. Monday in the Church. Burial will be in St. Rochs Cemetery, West Bangor. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church Building Fund, 300 Babbitt Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072, or to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arlene Dotta
January 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry I couldn't make it to the service.
Love, Bonnie
Eileen Cory
December 22, 2008
Anita, Bob, Betty, Jim & John
It has been my pleasure and honor to have known your Mother for the past 50 plus years. She has made me feel like a part of your family. We have had many great memories that I will treasure.
Love to you all. My thoughts and blessings go out to you all.
B.J. & Marge Jones
December 21, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carolyn & Shap Shaplin
December 21, 2008
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by all. Our prayers are with you this holiday season.
Richard Horn
December 21, 2008
Anita & family,
My sympathies to you on the loss of your Mom. She was a very special lady .
Richard Horn & Family
Donna Cory
December 21, 2008
to anita. bob. betty, jim and john It was my great pleasure to be called one of mom's kids. I will always remember her with much love and will miss her very much. If you ever need anything just call.
Colleen Dotta
December 21, 2008
Mom,
You were the best mother-in-law I could have asked for, always there whenever I needed you, ready to help in anyway. I will always remember the Sunday dinners we had at my house and the many stories you and Aunt Rose told. Thank you for taking me not only into your family but into your heart. I will miss you very much.
Love, Colleen
Kimberlie Hawkins
December 20, 2008
Anita and Family,
We send our Love and Prayers in this, your time of Loss and Greif. Your Mom was a special lady and was loved by everyone who knew her. She will live forever in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched.
With Love,
Barb Snyder, Kim and Dayton Hawkins
Dan Carrescia
December 20, 2008
Arlene Dotta was quite a woman. She was a trusted and respected co-worker and life long friend of both my parents, who drove only Dotta Chrysler's. Her loving dedication to her children, and the work ethic she inspired served as the cornerstone for a successful, close knit family. It was a wonderful life.
My sympathy to all.
Malcolm Sanders
December 19, 2008
To Anita, Bob and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
If you need anything, please let me know.
Valerie Jones
December 19, 2008
Anita and Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your whole family. Even though I never got a chance to meet your mother I know that the goodness that you showed me during the loss of my husband must have been passed on to you. Your actions will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.
The Jones Family
BUD & RUTH WARNER
December 19, 2008
ANITA, BOBBY & FAMILY:
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER.
WE DID NOT HAVE THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING HER BUT I'M SURE SHE WAS A GREAT LADY, AS SHE RAISED A TRUE AND HONEST FAMILY. I HAVE DEALT WITH ANITA AND BOBBY FOR YEARS AND FOUND THEM TO BE AN UPSTANDING DEALER.
BUD & RUTH WARNER
FORMERLY BUD WARNERS GARAGE
Diane and David Friedman
December 19, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sympathy to you in your loss.
pamela collura
December 18, 2008
To the Dotta family, Our prayers will be with you during this time. May all the thoughts and prayers help you through this difficult time.
Erin Wood
December 18, 2008
I am sorry to say that I never knew Arlene personally, but I have heard many wonderful things about her through her grandson, Joe, who I (along with many other riders on NJ Transit) have gotten to know very well from our regular commuting into New York City for work every day. We were riding on the train with Joe as our conductor when he got the phone call that his grandmother had passed away, and he was absolutely devastated. It is the least we can do to be on here to express our sorrow.
We wish Joe and his entire family our deepest sympathy and we will remember Arlene in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan Friedman
December 18, 2008
Anita and the Dotta family,
Our sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was a great lady and I will remember her being so kind and happy from those days I worked at the dealership and she was there helping in the office. I will always remember Gram.
Love,
Dan Friedman and Christian
WIlliam Good
December 18, 2008
To Anita and the whole Dotta Family,
Your Mom was a great cook and a wonderful person ,she like all of you have made my life better for having spent the time I did with all of you. God bless, all my love and aprreciation.
Bill Good
Joe and Kellea DeFrank
December 17, 2008
To The Dotta Family,
Our Deepest Symathy on the lost of your mother. She was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.
Joe and Kellea DeFrank
Mike Connolly
December 17, 2008
Mrs. Dotta was one of my favorite people. She was always friendly, upbeat and a perfect hostess when any activity occurred at the dealership. She was a great lady--a complete role model. I will miss her.
John and Bev Schimmel
December 17, 2008
To the Dotta Family,
Arlene was a real kind and wonderful person, may all the pleasant memories you have of her help you in this time of sorrow.
Lynda & Gary Baylor
December 17, 2008
May your love and memories comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Mandy Leggio
December 17, 2008
Leggs and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a lady.
Love,
Mandy and Leggs
Kevin & Tricia Richards
December 17, 2008
We will always cherish our memories of Gram. We are blessed to have known her.
Ann & Allen Beardsworth
December 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Diane & Stephen Bisher
December 17, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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