Obituary of Dorothy Young

Dorothy R. Young, 89 of Washington, NJ died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 in Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg. NJ. Dorothy was born in Scranton, Pa a daughter of the late David, Sr. and Florence (Bortree) Fitz. She graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1937, then graduated from Churchman’s Business College n Easton. She was employed by Ingersoll Rand as an administrative assistant for 27 years. Her husband, Frank K. Young preceded her in death in 1960. Dorothy was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, NJ where she taught Sunday school for many years, sang in the choir and belonged to the Epworth League. She moved to Washington and joined the United Methodist Church, Washington, NJ. Dorothy was a loving and caring mother and the consummate “people person”. She had many friends that she kept in contact with. Sending birthday cards and Christmas cards were very important to her all her life. She loved animals and would always ask her friends how their pets were. In many ways she cared more about others then she did herself. Dorothy will be sadly missed by her many friends who’s lives she touched. Survivors:Dorothy is survived by a son, Frank Richard Young of Washington, NJ; a nephew, Robert P. Fitz of Phillipsburg, NJ, three nieces, Dorothy, Helen, Sharon, a nephew, Steve Young. In addition to her husband, Frank, and her parents, David in 1963 and Florence in 1977 she is preceded in death by her brother, David E. Fitz, Jr.in 2001 and his wife Anna Louise Fitz in 2008, her sister-in-law, Geneva Schnettler, a brother-in-law Rolland Young and his wife Doris. Services: Friends and family may call on the family Sunday from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at DeVoe Funeral Service, Inc., 136 W. Washington Ave., Washington NJ. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00 in the United Methodist Church. 116 E. Washington Ave., Washington NJ. Interment will be private in the Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ. Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to the United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Tributes: Tribute from: Lezli Fagan Dear Richard, We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful person and we were fortunate to have met her while she and my mother were roommates in Eastwood together nine years ago. In those nine years she would send birthday cards to us and we always enjoyed hearing from her. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, Lezli, Gary, Jake and Chad Fagan Tribute from: Jean & Bob Burd We knew Dorothy as the mother of our long term friend for over 50 years. She was always fun to visit and talk with either over the phone or during her many visits to our home. Dorothy always remembered our birthdays and holidays with a personal note in a thoughtfully selected greeting card. Her stories of playing tennis and long walks were always entertaining and often humorous. She was a young woman ahead of her times in many ways. She always enjoyed her visits with our dogs and loved to sneak them treats when she thought that no one was looking. And we took every opportunity to feed her ""sweet tooth"". There will always be a vacancy in our lives now that she is no longer with us. Our lives are much richer having known her and she will never be forgotten. Tribute from: Dottie Eschenbach Dear Rich, Sorry to hear about your mom. She was the sweetest person. Remember when I used to take her on her long shopping trips years ago? She was the most pleasant person on the bus. I will also remember all the good times at Bates. Love Dottie Tribute from: Melinda Robertson Your mom was the main reason I kept my side job delivering the Express.She was so sweet & it was because of her appreciation that I hung in there as long as I did..SHe was always so thoughtful.God bless you in your time of sorrow Richard, Les & I loved having your mom as our neighbor all those years on Hahn St. She never forgot to send us a card for our birthday or Christmas, and always kept an eye out for Flapjack & Missy in the window. We'll never forget her! Love, Sharon Kay & Les Horvath