Dorothy A. Landis

Dorothy A. Landis, 84, of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Neighborhood Hospice Center in West Chester. She was the widow of the late Robert E. Landis, who passed away in 2000.

Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Anna Stoner Allen. An area resident her entire life, she was an 1942 graduate of the Parkesburg High School. Dorothy was employed by Bell Telephone, the former Lukens Steel and in the cafeteria of the Octorara School District, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church, where she served in the Missionary Society and as a Deaconess. She was also a member of the Brandywine Hospital Auxiliary, Penna. Assoc. of School Retirees, and the Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W.

She is survived by two daughters: Ruth Ann, wife of Richard Blosenski, of Parkesburg and Nancy Jane, wife of Robert Schnure III of Narvon; five grandchildren, seven great, grandchildren and two siblings, Anna Kuhn and Mildred Reynolds, both of Parkesburg. Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas W. Allen.

The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA, followed by interment in the Upper Octorara Cemetery of Parkesburg. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Funeral Home from 10 AM until the time of the service.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com