Dorothy Colegrove

Dorothy Colegrove obituary, Mansfield, PA

Dorothy Colegrove

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Dorothy Colegrove Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc. on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Dorothy (Cox) Colegrove, age 84 of Allenhurst, GA, formerly of Wellsboro, PA, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Magnolia Manor Midway Nursing Home in Midway, GA. Dorothy was born September 14, 1941, in Syracuse, NY, a daughter of Francis and Phyllis (Fay) Cox. She was the wife of James Colegrove. Dorothy worked as a dental assistant and was a member of the Mansfield First United Methodist Church and the Arnot Sportsman's Club. She enjoyed decorating, making ceramics, and puttering around in her house.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, James Colegrove, daughter, Christine (Andrew) Standard of Allenhurst, GA, and grandchildren Caeden James Colegrove, Parker Myles Colegrove and Nicole Leilani Gyger. She was preceded in death by her son, James Colegrove, Jr., brother Robert Cox, and sister, Judith L. Cox.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 2 PM to 3 PM at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will follow visitation at 3 PM. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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Buckheit Funeral Chapel And Crematory, Inc.

637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933

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Nov

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Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Buckheit Funeral Chapel And Crematory, Inc.

637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933

Send Flowers