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DORIS MCDERMOTT Obituary

Doris Mae McDermott, 90, of Hopewell passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at her residence. Born in Punxsutawney, Pa., on October 25, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Pletcher Bechdel. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Frederick C. McDermott; and her sister, Lydia Bechdel Miller.

She is survived by her daughters, Marlene Certain, Kathleen Cave and her husband, Ed, and Sharon McDermott; granddaughter, Katherine Cave; great-grandchildren, Emily Minor, Riley Minor, Jack Minor.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Petersburg Va. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2018.

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Mary Sue McDaniel

January 8, 2018

I send my love and sympathy to all of her family and friends. I know you will miss her so much. She was a fun, spirited person and always made me smile.

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