Dorothy J. Lewis, 89, of Emporium, PA passed away at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Friday morning (September 29, 2023) after a long illness.

She was born June 29, 1934 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late William Donohue and Lorena Priest (Edward) Schillinger. On December 12, 1953 in Emporium she married the late Paul “Freddie” Lewis, Jr.

Mrs. Lewis graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1952. She worked for over 29 years at the Cameron County Vets Club. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Unit #6222. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by five children, Deborah Divincenzo, Camp Hill; Richie Lewis and his wife Karen, St. Marys;  Karen, Mrs. Michael Ramsey, Emporium; Judy VanZile, Lakeland, FL and Gina, Mrs. William Clark, Warren; eight grandchildren: Christina Divincenzo, Matthew & Adam Ramsey, Nathen & Vanesa VanZile, Mariel (Clark) Mack, Nataly & Anthony Clark; three step-grandchildren: Katrina, Tony & Steve, two great-grandsons: Trey and Waylon and a sister, Mary Jane (Janey), Mrs. John McCallen, Derry, PA.

In addition to her parents, stepfather and husband she was preceded in death by a sister, Dona Gee.

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA  on Tuesday evening Oct 3, 2023 from 6-8  PM. Funeral Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 205 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM with  Robert Spaeth, officiating.  

Burial will be in the Rich Valley Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834 or to Guy and Mary Felt Manor, 110 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA 15834 

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.