The Mercury (Pottstown, PA)

Dorothy A. Griffith, 84, of Phoenixvil­le

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Dorothy A. Griffith, 84, of Phoenixvil­le, PA, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at home.

Born on September 1, 1932, in Phoenixvil­le, PA, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Mabel (Birmingham) Griffith.

Dorothy was a graduate of Phoenixvil­le High School, and a graduate of Ursinus College. She then received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from Drexel University.

She worked for the Montgomery County Library system in Norristown as a Librarian for over 40 years.

She was a member and former Treasurer of the East Pikeland Historical Society.

She was an accomplish­ed pianist, lover of animals, appreciate­d classical music and was a supporter of the Forge Theatre in Phoenixvil­le.

She is survived by 3 nephews, Thomas husband of Myra Grzywacz of Honey Brook, PA, Thomas F. Rogers, Jr. of Coatesvill­e, PA, and David husband of Michele Grzywacz of Phoenixvil­le, PA.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Louise Rogers and Frances Grzywacz.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service in the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 517 S. Main Street at Fourth Avenue, Phoenixvil­le, PA, on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 11:00 am.

Burial will follow in Brownback’s Cemetery, Spring City, PA.

Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Monday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers contributi­ons may be made to Chester County SPCA, 1212 Phoenixvil­le Pike, West Chester, PA 19380.

Condolence­s may be given at www.GatchaFune­ral.com.

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