Dorothy Jane Phillips, 90, formerly of 13 N. 2nd St., Bradford, entered into heaven Thursday, August 24, 2017. She had been a resident at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born September 11, 1926 in DuBois, she was a daughter of the late William and Celia (Wilson) Bowes. She graduated from DuBois High School in 1944. After High school, she worked at Jackson China in Falls Creek, meeting her future husband there.
On July 5, 1950 in DuBois she married Frank James Phillips who died May 2, 1984.
She had attended East End Presbyterian Church and volunteered her time at the church thrift store.
Dorothy enjoyed family camping / fishing trips to Slate Run, PA. Later in life she enjoyed traveling out west, particularly Las Vegas, having great times there in the company of her sisters. She also enjoyed going on cruises, gardening, and making ceramics. Her favorite past-time was being a Mother and enjoying her grandchildren.
Dorothy had two dear friends; Peg King and Frances Vickery.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara (John) Couch of Bradford and Kathy Dallenbach of Erie; one son, Steven Clark Phillips of Bradford; one sister, Nancy (Ira) Reiter of DuBois; six grandchildren, Jason (Tracy) Blake, Jamie Bond, Andrea (Kenny) Distrola, Sarah (Charlie Bay) Phillips, Cara Dallenbach, and Valerie (Jeff Bryant) Couch; and ten great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, whom she missed dearly; and five sisters, Lorraine, Avanell, Pauline, Marjorie and Kate.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, from noon till 1:30 pm at the Hollenbeck Cahill Funeral Home; 33 South Ave, Bradford. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 1128 State Street Suite 301, Erie PA 16501 or to the McKean County SPCA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.