Dorothy E. Meals, 83, of Clintonville passed away peacefully August 5, 2015 at Grove Manor after a short illness.
Born August 15, 1931 in Grove City, she was the daughter of Elton L. Martin and Eleanor G. Sterrett Martin.
Dorothy married Lester M. Meals on June 20, 1953. Les passed away April 20, 1998.
Dorothy graduated from Clintonville High School. She furthered her education, graduating from nursing school in Erie through Hamot Hospital as a registered nurse.
Dorothy retired from Grove City Hospital October 8, 1994.
Dorothy was a active member of the Union Presbyterian Church in Clintonville for many years. She helped with numerous aspects of the church, from planning meals to helping with vacation Bible school. She was a Deacon of the church and an Elder. Dorothy enjoyed teaching children and adults in Sunday School as well.
She was past president of the Clintonville Women’s Club and past president of the Rocky Springs Cemetery Association.
Dorothy will be especially remembered for her many parties. She hosted the bank and post office employees to lunches. She held children’s parties for Christmas and Easter, long after her own children had grown. There often were games including Bingo, where she awarded prizes. She loved being a hostess and was constantly working to make sure her guests were well fed and happy.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters; Ellen D. Campbell and her husband Russell of Mercer; Susan L. Forish and her husband John of Greensburg; Donna M. Cavanaugh and her husband Daniel of Morgan. Grandchildren; Mark, Allison, Andrew, Olivia and Joey. Her great grandchildren Lilah and Hugh. Her brothers William Martin of Harrisville and Richard (Judy) Martin of the state of Indiana; sister Mary Lou Riddle (Wayne) of Grove City.
Friends will be received at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton Street, Clintonville Friday August 7, 2015 from 13 and 68PM. Funeral services will take place at the Union Presbyterian Church, 409 Emlenton Street, Clintonville with the Rev. Anthony Catullo officiating on Saturday August 8, 2015 at the funeral home at 11:00 am. Visitation will also take place from 9:30 till time of funeral service on Saturday. Interment will take place at the Clintonville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent the Union Presbyterian Church, 409 Emlenton Street, Clintonville PA 16372, in care of the window restoration fund.
Friends can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net.
