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Gerry Frances Dorsey

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Gerry Frances Dorsey, 78, formerly of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2020 in Harrisburg, PA.  She was born on October 13, 1942 to Dr. Dana R. and Naomi (Scraggs) Dorsey Sr. in Matewan, WV.  Gerry was a 1959 graduate of Logan High School in Logan, WV.  Gerry worked at HJ Heinz for twenty-eight years as an operator and in the lab until she retired in July of 2001. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Clyde, Eagles and American Legion Auxiliary.  Gerry enjoyed dancing, crocheting, playing the piano, Zumba and twirling the baton.  She most of all loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Gerry is survived by her daughters, Patricia L. (Jay) Burlingame, Altoona, PA, Valerie L. (David) Hicks, Beaufort, SC and Tanya D. Holder, Columbus, OH; siblings, Dana R. Dorsey, Jr. and Robert E. Dorsey both of Fremont, OH, Lyle D. Dorsey, Cape Coral, FL, Euna A. Quimby, Cleveland, OH, Phyllis J. Mayberry, and Mitzi R. Plymale both of Reynoldsburg, OH; eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kenneth R. Willis; brother, William Dorsey and sister, Judy Beveno.

The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.

Visitation: Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 10:00 am to 12 noon at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.

Private services will be held for the immediate family.

Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, OH

Memorials can be made to School of Hope.

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  1. Tara Mestrez

    October 28, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Gerry had a personality that commanded the room. Her laughter was contagious! I will always remember her strong words of wisdom. Go rest high on that mountain you beautiful woman!!! Revelations 21:4. My heart goes out to you all. Holding you high in prayer from Tennessee!

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  2. Jessica Bartlett

    October 28, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    Gerry was one of my favorite Aunts growing up and she will always be remembered and loved by many!

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  3. Kim Brough

    October 28, 2020 at 10:28 pm

    Gerry was a wonderful person. I worked with her at Heinz. She would do all she could to help everyone.

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  4. Dick and Carol Hoffman

    October 28, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    Our condolences to her family, may our Lord bring comfort and peace to you all. May you all call to mind all the great memories you have if Gerry.

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  5. Jim &Lori Schubach, Sandusky, Oh.

    October 29, 2020 at 11:03 am

    Our sincerest comfort and prayers to you and family, Dana.

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  6. Melinda Musgrave

    October 29, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    Our deepest condolences to you all. THE MICHAEL MUSGRAVE FAMILY

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  7. Lynne Stanley

    October 29, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Gerry had a heart of gold she would do anything in her power to help anyone. Shortly after my Mother passed in 1979 she said, “you can call be Momma” which I did for many years.
    Rest in Peace Momma

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  8. Deb Giesler

    October 29, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    Heaven just got better! Godspeed Gerry.

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  9. BARBARA AN RON VASSALOTTI

    October 30, 2020 at 3:08 am

    SENDING LOVE AN HUGS TO THE DORSEY FAMILY, EUNA,DANA JR,BOB, JEANIE, MITZI, DAVID, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF GERRY FRANCES,,, I LOVE ALL MY COUSINS,,,, AN I PRAY FOR HER CHILDREN, AT THIS TIME FOR THE LOSS OF THEIR MOTHER. LOVE YOU ALL ,BARBARA DEANNE VASSALOTTI

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