Dorothy L. Fischer

Dorothy Luella Fischer, 90, of Greene Township, (Aliquippa) passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. She was born January 16, 1926 in Smith Township, Washington, PA, daughter of the late John and Leona Maude (Martin) Furneaux. During her working years, Dorothy had been employed as a secretary with the Franken Cedar Store, Pittsburgh and later a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Aliquippa Hospital.

At heart, Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included assembling jigsaw puzzles and reading Louis L’Amour Western Novels. She was a talented knitter, who made beautiful afghans, many of which family members received as gifts and will cherish as an heirloom.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son: Lester James Fischer; her sister: Margaret Delcourte; and two brothers: Lester and John Furneaux.

She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years: Frederick Fischer; one son: Michael Lee Fischer, Rochester; four grandchildren: Neal Fischer of South Carolina; Michelle (Mark) Heintz, Foster City, CA; Dianna Fischer, Pensacola, FL; Amanda Fischer, Foster City, CA; one great grandchild: Addison Heintz, Loveland, OH; a daughter-in-law: Valerie Fischer, Loveland, OH; her niece: Lisa (David) McCutcheon, Joffrey, PA; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A visitation for Dorothy will be held Monday, April 25, 2016 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). A brief service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m. Private entombment will be in the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com