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Dorothy Farrell Obituary
She was a 1963 graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jim Thorpe.
Surviving are three daughters, Jacqueline, wife of Brad DeMarco, Karen and Kathy, wife of Nelson Ulshafer II, all of Jim Thorpe; five sisters, Joanne, wife of Francis O'Donnell, Mary Louise, wife of Joseph Lesisko, Margaret, wife of William Diehm, and Kay Henritzy, all of Jim Thorpe, and Arlene Eckhart of Lehighton; a brother Victor, and his wife, Carolyn, of Jim Thorpe; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Jocelyn, Nathan and Kaitlyn DeMarco, Samantha Lyden and Johnathan, Justin, Jason and Jake Ulshafer; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Ted Eckhart.
Service: Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 526 North St., Jim Thorpe, with the Rev. James Bechtel officiating. Interment, parish cemetery, Jim Thorpe. Memorial visitation 9-11 a.m. Monday in the church. Contributions in her name may be made to Gynecologic Oncology Specialists, to be used for cancer research, Attn. Dr. Martin Martino, 1240 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 403, Allentown, Pa. 18103. Arrangements by Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Farrell
Edward Hilferty
January 21, 2013
Dorthy may you rest in peace, I know how you suffer the past couple years. God bless...
January 21, 2013
FARRELL AND IZZO FAMILY: OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS SAD TIME. WITH SYMPATHY GENE AND TERESA LIENHARD EASTON PA
January 20, 2013
It will be hard not seeing Dorothy in her usual spot on the porch this summer. What a lovely person she was, always ready with a wave and hello, and a nice neighbor as well. She'll be missed!
The Goff Family
Kathy Brocious
January 20, 2013
Dear Karen and Family,
With sincere condolance, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, she was truly blessed to have you and sisters loving care for her during her grave illness. Cherish all she has taught you, as I am sure sure she is proud of each one of her children. May God carry you all through this difficult time. Kathy Brocious
January 19, 2013
To the Farrell and Izzo families,
We are all so sorry to hear about Dorothy. We all have so many memories of her growing up in the neighborhood we all shared.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Marks Family
Kathleen Dyer
January 18, 2013
To all of the Farrells and Izzos:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Dorothy is finally at peace and will suffer no more. She is now in her eternal home sitting on the porch with Jack. May God bless all of you and help you get through these trying days.
Your cousin, Kathleen(Izzo)Dyer
Andrew Cwiertniewicz
January 17, 2013
Karen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope time and great memories lessens your pain each day.
Andrew
MARTY WEINBERG
January 16, 2013
So sorry to hear this news.
May God bless Dottie and her whole family.
I will always remember the nice smile on her face whenever we spoke at the market in Hometown.
Trish Kane
January 16, 2013
Dear Karen and family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I know your Mom fought a courageous battle with cancer, she is at peace now. God bless her.
Your coworker, Trish Kane
Peggy Nye
January 16, 2013
Karen,So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She is at peace now. Keep her memories in your heart.
Esther Phelps
January 16, 2013
She was a GREAT LADY and a very dear friend..She would always pick me up when I was down..She will be greatly missed..
Joann mchale
January 16, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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