Previously, she had been a long time resident (50+ years) of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, in a home built by her husband, Harry T Jerolmack. Dorothy was born on October 7, 1919, in Camden, NJ to parents George C. Costello and Mary (Mae) Costello (nee Ward). She graduated from Camden Catholic High School and afterward earned a diploma from Pierce Business College. Dorothy went on to establish a career as an Administrative Assistant and retired as a Legal Secretary, lastly working for Campbell Soup Company for many years.
Dorothy was an avid reader, cat lover (Bozo was her last), shuffleboard and pinochle player. Dorothy was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 133 in Woodbury, NJ, where she spent many evenings competing in a shuffleboard league. Time was also spent at VFW Post 3620 in Gloucester City NJ competing there as well. Dorothy also spent numerous years as a member of the Bellmawr Senior Center in Bellmawr, NJ, enjoying the game of pinochle and the myriad number of friends she made there. Dorothy spent time traveling, enjoying several cruises, and a trip to Ireland in 2007.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Harry T Jerolmack (2001), and her son, Douglas J Jerolmack (2001).
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Susan Magee (nee Jerolmack), her son-in-law Larry C Magee, her granddaughter Kelly E Magee, her grandson Sean T Magee along with his wife Mary Magee (nee Condon), and three great-grandchildren Braeleigh Estremera, Maggie Magee, and Sean T Magee Jr.
No services will be held for Dorothy other than a private memorial for the immediate family.
