Dorothy J. Bhame
Dorothy J. Bhame, 89, of Zelienople went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday while surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Dec. 30, 1925, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Ivan L. and Anna Berry Sr.
Dorothy was a faithful member of the Grace Church of Harmony for 64 years, and she also served 20 years as a Sunday School teacher there.
She worked at Herman Pneumatic while her husband served in the U.S. Army.
She volunteered at Passavant Retirement Community for several years. Dorothy was also instrumental in helping to establish the Harmony Museum.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 64 years, Russell Lee Bhame, who she married on Aug. 26, 1950; her two children, Donna (Gary) Davison of Connoquenessing and David (Karen) Bhame of Princeton, N.J.; and her three grandchildren, Erin (Evan) Conner, Roy Bhame and Marlena Bhame.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, Ivan L. Berry Jr.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of both the Evergreen Nursing Facility and the Butler VNA Hospice for the excellent care provided.
Bhame— The Bhame family will welcome friends and family of Dorothy J. Bhame, who passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home, 219 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.A funeral ceremony will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Peter J. Everett officiating. Dorothy will be laid to rest at the Grace Church of Harmony Cemetery.If desired, memorial contributions in Dorothy's honor may be made in support of the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Ste. E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or to VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.Expressions of sympathy can be shared with the Bhame family at www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com.
