Dorothy M. Spencer passed away on March 30, 2015. Dorothy was born February 1, 1921 in Farrell, PA, she was the oldest child of Andrew and Anna (Kutnak) Stefanick.
Dorothy graduated from Farrell High School in 1938 and she moved to Washington, DC in 1942 to work at the Navy Dept. as a stenographer during WWII. She later worked as an administrative secretary for Safeway Stores in Landover, MD and retired after 19 years in 1987. Dorothy moved to Dover DE in 1988.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 3 brothers, her son, Robert Spencer of Dover DE and her daughter, Janice Bird, also of Dover DE.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Cathy (Mike) Shine of Hamilton MT, her brother Ron Stefanick of Hubbard OH, grandson Christopher (Mindy) Spencer of Phoenix AZ, granddaughter Jennifer Spencer of Dover DE, grandsons Brian Shine of Catonsville MD and Patrick (Meila) Shine of Jacksonville FL and her daughter-in-law Karen MacMurray of Dover DE. Dorothy is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
At Dorothy’s request the burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Life’s End Services are by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc. Condolences may be forwarded via www.ambruso.com
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