Dorothy C. Lander Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy C. Lander, age 89, of 325 Liberty Street, Clarion, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Bloomsburg, on Monday morning, October 28, 2013. Born January 7, 1924 in Strattanville; she was the daughter of the late Chester E. and Rose M. Wolfe McMillen. Dorothy was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion. She graduated from Clarion Area High School in 1941 and attended Franklin Business College after graduation. She was employed at the First National Bank prior to her marriage. On June 14, 1949, she married George W. Lander and they shared over 28 wonderful years together before his death on Saturday, February 25, 1978. Dorothy was very active in her church and passed on her strong faith to her four children. She was a very loving and generous wife and mother. She is going to be greatly missed. Dorothy was a very active volunteer in her church as well as many other social organizations holding offices in Immaculate Conception Parish Council, The Clarion County Historical Society, Owens Illinois Lady’s Auxiliary, Quarter Century Club, and Golden Emblem, and the Clarion Area Band Boosters to name a few. She was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, was a Eucharistic Minister and also volunteers at the Immaculate Conception School cafeteria for many years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Strattanville. In her younger years, she enjoyed swimming and biking. She and her husband would take their children camping, hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, and swimming about every weekend in the summer. She also enjoyed bowling and playing cards. In her later years, she shared her time at home in Clarion and at her daughter’s home in Bloomsburg. Dorothy is survived by her four children: George (Joyce) Lander of Accident, MD, Rose Rhoads (Bruce) of Bloomsburg, Thomas (Janie) of Cranberry Twp., and Mary Kokosko (Gregory) of Cortland, OH. Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Kristin Guillen, Heather Donavon (Patrick), Amy Lander, Bryan Rhoads (Heather), Kathleen Megargell (Derek), Daniel Rhoads, Timothy Lander, Anna Marie Lander, William Kokosko (Mary), and Mark Kokosko. Dorothy is survived by six great grandchildren: Christopher and Gabriela Guillen, Austin and Jacob Rhoads, and Mikayla and Ty Megargell. She is also survived by her sisters, Jane Collett (George) and Ruth Shingledecker, both of Clarion, and her brother, Chester McMillen (Gerry) of Summerville, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her infant brother, Thomas; brother, Newt; sister-in-law, Jean McMillen; and a brother-in-law, Vern Shingledecker. Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion. Christian wake service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2013 in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, presiding. Interment will be held at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations made the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Liberty Street, Clarion PA 16214. Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, presiding.

Dorothy C. Lander

January 7, 1924 - October 28, 2013