Dorothy Donna Wise

Dorothy Donna Wise obituary

Dorothy Donna Wise

Dorothy Wise Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Dorothy Donna Wise, age 90, of Indianola, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025. Born November 30, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Wendell C. Bergmark and Josephine S. Gaghan Bergmark. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Wise Sr.; Mother of the late Ken Wise Jr., and Larry Wise; and Sister to the late Carl W. Bergmark. She is survived and missed by her children Donna Lynn (Tom) Stokes, and Daniel (Sherie) Wise; sisters Nancy (Milton) Connor, and Joan Brown; eleven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11 a.m., at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1300 Burchfield Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to Monarch Hospice or a charity of your choice. "Love You Gate Bubba"

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