Marian M. Dorsey

Marian M. Dorsey, 77, of Atglen, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9th at the Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the widow of the late Charles H. Dorsey Jr., who passed away in 2012.

Born in Parkesburg, Marian was the daughter of the late Matilda (Gray) and Wilbur Brown.  She was a member of the Bethany AME of Parkesburg.

Marian had worked as a Nursing Assistant at the former Chatham Acres.

She enjoyed playing crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.

Marian is survived by her four children: Beatrice Nichols, wife of Spencer, of Columbia, Benjamin Dorsey, husband of Rochenda, of Columbia, Charles Dorsey of Denver, CO., and Priscilla Dorsey of Atglen; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; and siblings, Leonard, Arthur, Lawrence, David, William, Kippy Hammond and Gail Ann Brown.  She was predeceased by seven siblings.

The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg followed by interment in the Mt. Zion AME Cemetery of Atglen.  The viewing will be from 9 until 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Wilde Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses incurred.