She was born Friday, January 1, 1937 in Washington, D.C., a daughter of the late George J. Covalt and Dorothy Browning Covalt.
Dorothy trained and showed dogs in agility. She taught at West Virginia University for more than 30 years as a biology professor working with bats and moths. She is survived by 1 Sister: Elizabeth Arnold of Randolph, Vermont and 1 Niece: Carolyn S. Covalt of Durham, NC. Deceased is one Sister: Sara Covalt.
At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation or services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Greene County 183 Jefferson Rd., Waynesburg, PA 15370 Milliken and Throckmorton FH, Inc. Daryl L. Throckmorton Owner/Director,197 N. Maiden St Waynesburg, PA 15370 Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Questions or concerns can be directed towards her niece Carolyn Covalt. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.