Dorwarth

Harriet Lillian Dorwarth, 84, of Sarasota, Fla., died Thursday at her home attended by her immediate family.

Born Jan. 11, 1922, in Zelienople, she was the daughter of Alfred and Harriet McWithey.

She married William E. Dorwarth Sr. on Oct. 20, 1944, and lived in Ellwood City, where they raised their children.

Mrs. Dorwarth moved to Sarasota in January 1987 and was a member at St. Thomas Moore Roman Catholic Church, Sarasota.

She is survived by six children, Cynthia M. Klinesmith of Campbell, Calif., Pamela M. and James H. Dorwarth, both of Sarasota, William E. Dorwarth of Osprey, Fla., Thomas L. Dorwarth of Miami, Fla., and Debra S. Isenberg of Eugene, Ore.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She also is survived by two brothers, Harold "Bud" McWithey of Almeda, Calif., and Ernie McWithey of Zelienople; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Dec. 8, 1985; four brothers, George, Alfred and Roy McWithey and George Stoves; three sisters, Hanna Mae Price, Margaret Meeder and Helen Godar.

<B>Dorwarth</B> — Private services and burial for Harriet Lillian Dorwarth, who died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, will be held at a later date at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Ellwood City.Donations may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation or to the Tidewell Hospice of Florida 5957 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238.