Dorothy B. Alex
TOWER CITY • Dorothy B. Alex, 101, formerly of Catawissa, died June 11 at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 4, 1919, in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Magdalene Swadish. She was a retired nurses’ aide from the former Danville State Hospital. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Catawissa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert Alex, 1983; a daughter, Dorothy Witmer, 1994, and granddaughter, Susan Witmer, 2006. Surviving are a grandson; six great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel, Tower City, with Rev. Paul Rothermel as celebrant. Burial will be in the All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg. Donations in Dorothy’s name can be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel, c/o Parish office, 113 Cherry St., Tremont PA 17981. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. handled arrangements. To send condolences to the family, visit dimonfuneralhome.com
