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Dorothy Anna Housworth, 90, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died peacefully at home on February 18, 2023, after a long illness.<\/p>\nDorothy Anna Housworth, 90, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died peacefully at home on February 18, 2023, after a long illness.<\/p>\n
Born August 3, 1932, in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of Charles Arthur and Helen (Schaible) Ridge. \u00a0Dorothy grew up in Erwinna, PA attending the one-room Erwinna Schoolhouse and then graduating from Frenchtown High School, Class of 1950. \u00a0She had many happy memories of her childhood and the lifelong friendships she made.<\/p>\n
On August 3, 1951, Dorothy was baptized in the Guyandotte River at Marianna, West Virginia while visiting her Aunt Alma. \u00a0She faithfully read her Bible each night and enjoyed the old-time hymns of her childhood.<\/p>\n
She was married on August 29, 1952 to George Housworth. \u00a0They purchased land on Chestnut Ridge Road in Upper Black Eddy, PA where they built their home and raised their two sons.<\/p>\n
In 1972, Dorothy began driving bus for the Palisades School District. \u00a0It was a job she loved, and she drove two generations of children to school safely for many years.<\/p>\n
Dorothy was a kind, generous, and fun-loving woman who enjoyed many activities. \u00a0First, she loved spending time with her family. \u00a0Dorothy did her best to attend any activity in which her grandsons were involved. \u00a0She enjoyed going for rides, going to the shore, and playing pinnacle with the family. \u00a0Dorothy especially enjoyed going to the races, where she was the number one fan of her son Jim and later her grandson Jimmy.<\/p>\n
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband George; her two brothers, Gene and Jim Ridge; her sister, Betty Pagano; many much loved aunts and uncles; and recently her sister-in-law Marianne Schaible.<\/p>\n
She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her two sons, George Housworth JR and Jim (Pat) Housworth; her five grandsons, James L. Housworth, James E. (Stacy) Housworth, Zachary (Ally) Housworth, Chad (Jess) Housworth, and Alex (Kristen) Housworth; and her great grandchildren Joseph Housworth and Adaline Housworth. \u00a0Also surviving are her two sisters, Sonja Mitchell and Cindy Cagle; her brother, Edwin Ridge; nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.<\/p>\n
At Dorothy\u2019s request there will be no calling hours.\u00a0 Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Upper Tinicum Cemetery in Upper Black Eddy, PA with her husband.<\/p>\n
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.<\/p>\n