Dorothy J. Bish

1924 - 2013

Dorothy J. Bish obituary, 1924-2013

BORN

1924

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc.

142 West Long Ave

Du Bois, Pennsylvania

Dorothy Bish Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 2, 2013.

Dorothy J. Bish, 89, of DuBois, passed away Wednesday, October 02, 2013 at Allegheny General Hospital.

She was born on August 30, 1924 the daughter of the late Earl and Maisy (Harmon) Brocious. On July 6, 1943, she married Robert F. Bish. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

She was employed by Penn Traffic and JC Penney. Dorothy was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband. She loved being with her family and will be greatly missed. She also enjoyed reading, baking and gardening.

Dorothy is survived by her three children: Patty A. Hewitt of Dubois, Robert W. and his wife Ruth, of DuBois and Richard W. and his wife Jodie of DuBois; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; also survived by a brother Carmon Brocious of DuBois and a sister, JoAnn Howell of Canton, OH and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Mohney Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc. with Pastor Melissa Kraus officiating. Burial will be in Lakelawn Memorial Park.

Friends will be received from 3:00-5:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm on Thursday, October 3, at the Mohney Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc. an addtionial hour of viewing will be held on Friday from 10:00am until the hour of service.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Trinity United Methodist Church: 54 E Long Ave Du Bois, PA 15801 or Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001.

Online tributes can be made at www.mohenyyargarfuneralchapel.com or www.mem.com

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October 4, 2013

Sending Prayers, to all of Aunt Dots family. We will miss her. She always made such good dishes at the family reunions, and the best homemade ice cream. We always had alot of fun and laughs, Take care and God Bless. Butch Susie, and Braden Orr, Wheatland Wy.

October 3, 2013

Debbie Lazar

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Uncle Bob, Patty, Bob and Dick and families. Aunt Dot and Uncle Bob are like a extra set of grandparents. I wish I had Aunt Dot's gift of whipping up a feast at the drop of a hat. We will miss her.

Love, Debbie, Todd and Max

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142 West Long Ave, Du Bois, PA 15801

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