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Dorothy Thomas Obituary
Age 65, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008, unexpectedly at Holy Spirit Hospital. Mrs. Thomas was born in Wilkes-Barre, on October 2, 1942, the daughter of the late James J. and Louise G. (Wherry) Thomas. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg, was a beauty consultant at Macy's and was the jewelry manager at the former Jewelcor. Dorothy was raised in Elmira, NY. Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Ronald W., husband of Jill Thomas of Westminster, MD and James J. "JT" Thomas and Sharon Lucisano of Enola; and two grandchildren, Zachary and Olivia. Funeral Services will be held in the Myers Funeral Home of Mechanicsburg, at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20. There will be a viewing Wednesday from 11:00 to 1:00 at Myers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Trindle Spring Cemetery, Mechanicsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, Central PA Chapter, 3211 North Front Street, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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Lara Bailey
September 3, 2008
I sure will miss Dottie. We worked together at Macy's before I moved with my day job. She always had a smile and brightened my day no matter what. So sweet and sincere...hard to find in people but she had both. God bless her family and her little dog.
Robyn Sealover
August 27, 2008
James, Sharon, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your mother. She was always so kind hearted to me when she would stop by to talk during her walk and I looked forward to seeing her. She had an endless supply of energy and smiles. I will miss her. If you need anything, let me know.
My heart goes out to you all...with love and sympathy.
Robyn Sealover and family
Ruth
August 21, 2008
It was a pleasure to have gotten to know Dottie. I worked with her at Hecht's that is now Macy's--she could brighten any one's day by just coming up to you and saying hello. May God be with the rest of the family
Mike Fasick
August 21, 2008
Dotty was such a warm welcome when we moved into the neighborhood in 2000. She was always warm and generous in conversation and loved seeing our children out playing.
Our street is now strangely quiet but her memories will always be with us.
Nancy Bartholomew (formerly Frak)
August 19, 2008
Your Mother, Dorothy, "Dottie" was a wonderful woman. I met her when I worked for Macy's. She was kind, warm, and helpful all the time I knew her. The world has lost a great lady and will miss her genuine smile and fun caring nature.
Bonnie Traum DiBello
August 19, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Dottie's passing. She and I were very close friends during our years at Parley Coburn and early SHS days in Elmira, New York. She was also good friends with my sister Jackie . I spent a lot of time at her house on Spaulding Street. So many good memories.
Mary Ellen Pastorkovich
August 18, 2008
Ronald, James, Jill, Sharon, Zachary and Olivia - my deep sympathy to all of you.
Dottie was a little dynamo and a good friend and neighbor. Walking with Bo, she was known to many who might not have known her name but will miss seeing her and her cheery greetings.
Katherine Zumbrun
August 18, 2008
I am thankful to have known Dottie. She was one of the most genuine people I ever met and had a heart of gold. Her faith was unwavering and unaffected by who she encountered and what she experienced. I wish her family, including Beaufus, my heartfelt condolences.
Todd Leakway
August 17, 2008
YOU WILL BE VERY MISSED, YOU ALWAYS HAD A WONDERFUL SMILE.
It was a pleasure painting for you, may god bless you.
Nancy Fulk
August 17, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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