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Dorothy Adams Obituary

Dorothy M. Adams, 85, of North Wales, died Friday, March 28, 2025. She was the wife of Gerald L. "Jerry" Adams, her husband of 53 years. Born May 4, 1939 in Abington, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Virginia (Forte) Rocchino. Mrs. Adams was employed as an assembler with Ford Visteon for many years. She loved going to the New Jersey Shore, especially Wildwood and Cape May, and collecting sea glass. She will also be remembered for her wonderful collection of glass flowers. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Dalvet of Coaldale, PA, Karen Cappuccio-Krier of North Wales, Denise Rapine of Reading, and Sherry Tarricone (John) of Norristown; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia "Jean" Wendt; and brother, George Rocchino. Funeral services and burial will be private in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler. Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 29, 2025.

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